Fairy tales speak to the heart. They are the foundation stories that embody darkness and light, good and evil, and use magic to convey essential truths. In Once Upon a Time in Oz, Griffith REVIEW holds up an enchanted mirror to explore the role of fairy and folk tales across cultures in this country, and create new ones.
How have the European tales transported in the nineteenth century affected Australian literature? What role do the legends of the Aboriginal Dreamtime, and the stories of Asia, South America, the Pacific and Africa, play in the Australian imagination? Is it wise to censor traditional stories for the good of children? How do the stories change, and why? Are fairy tales really only for children? Once Upon a Time in Oz presents new stories by renowned writers, and examines through essay and memoir some of the mysteries of storytelling. This edition features Carmel Bird as contributing editor.
About the Author
Julianne Schultz AM FAHA is the founding editor of Griffith REVIEW, Australia's most awarded and extracted quarterly, produced by Griffith University and Text Publishing. She is a professor in the Griffith Centre for Cultural Research, a member of the boards of the ABC and the Grattan Institute, and chair of the Australian Film Television and Radio School. Julianne is an acclaimed author, and in 2009 became a Member of the Order of Australia for services to journalism and the community.
'The best literary journal in Australia.' Sydney Morning Herald 'As engaging as it is prescient.' Weekend Australian 'Fresh and intelligent.' Australian Book Review 'This latest issue of the Griffith Review confirms its position as Australia's most stimulating literary journal.' Sydney Morning Herald
Series: Griffith REVIEW
Number Of Pages: 264
Published: 23rd October 2013
Publisher: Text Publishing Co
Country of Publication: AU
Dimensions (cm): 23.6 x 15.3 x 1.9
Weight (kg): 0.34