In ten succinct chapters, Marina Warner guides us through the rich world of fairy tale, from <em>Cinderella</em> and <em>Hansel and Gretel</em> to <em>Snow White</em> and <em>Pan's Labyrinth</em>. Exploring pervasive themes of folklore, myth, the supernatural, imagination, and fantasy, Warner highlights the impact of the genre on human understanding, history, and culture.
