A Study of Fairy Tales

Chapter 28

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d. Puss-in-Boots. (See _Appendix_) 232

1) The Norse Lord Peter (See _Appendix_) 232

e. Tom Thumb, a romantic tale of fancy. (See _Appendix_) 232

1) The French Little Thumb. (See _Appendix_) 232

2) The English Tom Thumb. (See _Appendix_) 232

f. Snow White and Rose Red, a highly idealized romantic type tested by the standards included here. (See _Appendix_) 232

6. The old tale and the modern tale 234

a. The modern tale often lacks the great art qualities of the old tale, unity and harmony, sincerity and simplicity 235

b. The modern tale often fails to use the method of suggestion 235