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Overview: Spells of Enchantment brings together the best literary fairy tales ever written, arranged to provide a sense of the history and evolution of this ancient genre. Focusing on the work of the most gifted writers of the great Western literary movements from classical times to the present. Jack Zipes's collection shows how some of literature's most creative minds have tried their hand at mixing the magic ingredients of the fairy tale--and how the genre has been marvelously transformed according to each writer's particular genius.Including more than sixty tales by such master practitioners of the art as Perrault, Voltaire, Goethe, Hoffmann, Hawthorne, Wilde, Yeats, Hesse, Thurber, Calvino, Philip K. Dick, Robert Coover, and Angela Carter, this authoritative, original, and unique volume is sure to bewitch readers of all ages.The Smile of the Sphinx • (1991) • short story by Ingeborg Bachmann (trans. of Das Lächeln der Sphinx? 1949)When the Clock Strikes • (1980) • short story by Tanith LeeThe Fisherman and His Soul • (1891) • novelette by Oscar WildeCinderella Continued, or the Rat and the Six Lizards • (1984) • short story by Guillaume Apollinaire (trans. of La suite de Cendrillon, ou Le rat et les six lézards 1919)Cupid and Psyche (excerpt) • [Cupid and Psyche] • (1951) • short fiction by Apuleius [as by Lucius Apuleius]The Merchant's Two Sons • (1932) • short story by Giambattista Basile (trans. of Lo mercanto 1634)xi • Introduction (Spells of The Wondrous Fairy Tales of Western Culture) • (1991) • essay by Jack Zipesxxx • A Note on the Texts and the Acknowledgments (Spells of The Wondrous Fairy Tales of Western Culture) • (1991) • essay by Jack Zipesxxxiv •  Cupid and Psyche (The Golden Asse) • (1923) • interior artwork by Jean de Bosschère28 • Of Feminine Subtlety • (1824) • short story by unknown32 • The Pig Prince • (1894) • short story by Giovanni Francesco Straparola (trans. of Galeotto 1551) [as by Giovanni Straparola]37 •  Night the The First Fable (The Nights of Straparola) • (1894) • interior artwork by Edward Robert Hughes [as by E. R. Hughes]45 •  The Merchant (The Pentameron) • (1952) • interior artwork by Michael Ayrton48 • Ricdin-Ricdon • (1991) • novelette by Marie-Jeanne L'Héritier de Villandon (trans. of Ricdin-Ricdon 1705) [as by Marie-Jeanne L'Héritier]85 • Riquet with the Tuft • (1989) • short story by Charles Perrault (trans. of Riquet à la Houppe 1697)88 •  Riquet à la Hoppe (Les Contes des Fees) • (1890) • interior artwork by unknown91 • Green Serpent • (1989) • novelette by Comtesse d'Aulnoy (trans. of Serpentin vert 1698) [as by Marie-Cathérine d'Aulnoy]96 •  Green Serpent (D'Aulnoy's Fairy Tales) • (1923) • interior artwork by Gordon Browne115 • Parslinette • (1991) • short story by Charlotte Rose Caumont de la Force (trans. of Persinette 1697)122 • Prince Ahmed and the Fairy Pari-Banou • (1991) • novelette by Antoine Galland (trans. of Histoire de prince Ahmed et de la fée Pari-Banou 1717)157 •  Prince Ahmed and the Fairy Pari-Banou • (unknown) • interior artwork by unknown160 • The Queen Fantasque • (1991) • short story by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (trans. of La Reine fantasque 1758)172 • The White Bull • (1905) • novelette by Voltaire (trans. of Le taureau blanc 1774)174 •  The White Bull (Zadig and Other Romances) • (1926) • interior artwork by Henry Keen199 • Libussa • (1991) • novella by Johann Karl August Musäus (trans. of Libussa 1782)200 •  Libussa (Volksmärchen der Deutschen)? • (1842) • interior artwork by Ludwig Richter233 • The Philosophers' Stone • (1991) • novelette by Christoph Martin Wieland (trans. of Der Stein der Weisen 1786)258 • The Fairy Tale • (1962) • novelette by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (trans. of Das Märchen? 1795) [as by Johann Wolfgang Goethe]281 • Eckbert the Blond • (1991) • novelette by Ludwig Tieck (trans. of Der blonde Eckbert 1797)293 •  Der Blonde Eckbert (Märchen und Erzählungen)? • (1968) • interior artwork by Frank Ruddigkeit296 • A Wondrous Oriental Tale of a Naked Saint • (1991) • short story by Wilhelm Heinrich Wackenroder (trans. of Ein wunderbares morgenländisches Märchen von einem nackten Heiligen? 1797)300 • Hyacinth and Roseblossom • (1991) • short story by Novalis (trans. of Hyazinth und Rosenblüthe? 1802)304 • The Mines of Falun • (1969) • novelette by E. T. A. Hoffmann (trans. of Die Bergwerke zu Falun 1819)312 •  The Mines of Falun (The Tales of Hoffmann) • (1943) • interior artwork by Hugo Steiner-Prag325 • The Lady of Gollerus • (1991) • short story by Thomas Crofton Croker [as by T. Crofton Croker]326 •  The Lady of Gollerus (Great Fairy Tales of Ireland) • (1973) • interior artwork by Richard Hook (British)330 • Snow White and Rose Red • [KHM (Kinder- und Hausmärchen)? • 161] • (1987) • short story by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm (trans. of Schneeweißchen und Rosenroth? 1837) [as by Wilhelm Grimm]333 •  Sn...

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Jack D. Zipes is a writer and avid reader based in the Pacific Northwest. Before pursuing writing full-time, they spent over a decade working in education. When not working on their next book, Jack D. Zipes can usually be found hiking with their dog or trying out new coffee shops in their neighborhood.

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Karen Flores April 24, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem.
Thomas Ramirez
Thomas Ramirez October 17, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. Worth every moment spent reading.
Joseph Wright
Joseph Wright May 09, 2024
A highly sophisticated read. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A solid 4 stars from me.
Ryan White
Ryan White December 24, 2025
I find myself somewhat conflicted. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. A fair 3 stars.
Matthew Ramirez
Matthew Ramirez October 25, 2025
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
William Hall
William Hall November 17, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Karen Brown
Karen Brown January 13, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Cynthia Nguyen
Cynthia Nguyen June 09, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
John Harris
John Harris September 07, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
James Lopez
James Lopez April 15, 2025
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. Worth every moment spent reading.
Brian Sanchez
Brian Sanchez February 18, 2025
I was completely blown away. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Karen Clark
Karen Clark November 03, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An effortless 5 stars.
Ryan Edwards
Ryan Edwards August 09, 2025
A highly sophisticated read. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A solid 4 stars from me.
Sarah Smith
Sarah Smith July 02, 2025
Excellent, though slightly flawed. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. Quite impressive overall.
Carol Williams
Carol Williams May 27, 2025
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A very distinguished novel.
William Nguyen
William Nguyen November 17, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Emily Adams
Emily Adams September 10, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An effortless 5 stars.
Christopher Hill
Christopher Hill February 02, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. Worth every moment spent reading.
Cynthia Wilson
Cynthia Wilson April 24, 2025
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. Quite impressive overall.
Daniel Turner
Daniel Turner August 22, 2025
A decent, if standard, experience. The prose was competent, yet the characters lacked the depth I usually seek. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes.
Steven Flores
Steven Flores June 19, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. A true literary gem.
Matthew Lee
Matthew Lee August 02, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Dorothy Thomas
Dorothy Thomas October 12, 2024
A highly sophisticated read. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A solid 4 stars from me.
James Lopez
James Lopez June 17, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Mary Taylor
Mary Taylor December 05, 2024
A very strong entry. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Donna Mitchell
Donna Mitchell April 28, 2025
Masterpiece from start to finish. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. Worth every moment spent reading.
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