The science of fairy tales : $b an inquiry into fairy mythology

"The Science of Fairy Tales: An Inquiry into Fairy Mythology" by Edwin Sidney Hartland is a study from the late 1800s that digs into the historical roots of fairy tales, especially those coming from Celtic and Teutonic areas. Starting with how storytelling is a basic part of being human, the author shows how simple stories grew into the detailed tales we know today. The book explains what makes a fairy tale special and how these stories show the beliefs and feelings of the places where they started. Oral traditions are very important to the stories but it is also important to view fairy tales as a cultural and historical artifact.