English 002, Unit Two: Library Resources
Cinderella Sources
Below are lists of
books, databases, and other items that can help with your research for Unit Two. We have put
some of these items on reserve in the lower level of Raynor so that all of you may have equal
access to the materials. Others are in the reference collection on the first floor.
Please feel free
to talk to a librarian for further assistance. You can email us,
phone us at 288-7556, talk to us in person, or use our instant
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Choose from the following categories:
Cinderella Web Sites
Cinderella Stories
From site: "This list of variations on the Cinderella story was initally compiled by Kathy Martin
from suggestions by readers of the CHILDLIT mailing list."
Folk and Fairy Tales: Web Site
Links
Compiled by a retired University of Pittsburgh professor.
The Annotated
Cinderella
This site features an annotated version of the Perrault Cinderella with footnotes. Site is maintained
by Heidi Anne Heiner, whose credentials or affiliation are not included. Please be aware that
the her reliability is thereby questionable.
Article Databases
The following can help with issues that are psychological, sociological, cultural, or ethical in nature,
including family dynamics, family roles, gender roles, and conformity.
JSTOR allows you to search the Journal of American Folklore, which contains 74 fulltext
articles that mention Cinderella, such as: "Folktales Commonly Told American and Japanese
Children: Ethical Themes of Omission and Commission." Follow these steps to get there:
1. Go to JSTOR. Click on "Browse."
2. Choose the category "Language and Literature."
3. Click on "Journal of American Folklore."
4. Follow the link "Please see the information page..."
5. Click on "Search this journal" to the right of the journal cover image.
6. Type in "Cinderella" (without quotation marks) in the first box and hit the "Begin Search" button.
If you look further down on the page before searching, you'll see a journal list in which only the
Journal of American Folklore is marked for inclusion in the search.
Interpretation of Fairy Tales
These books are on reserve at the Reserve Desk on the lower level of Raynor. Please bring
the call number with you and a staff member will retrieve the book for you.
Bloody Mary in the mirror : essays in psychoanalytic folkloristics
Raynor Reserves GR 42 .D854 2002
The feminine in fairy tales
Raynor Reserves GR 470 .F72 1993
In the ever after : fairy tales and the second half of life
Raynor Reserves GR 488 .C48 1989
The interpretation of fairy tales
Raynor Reserves GR 550 .F714 1996
The kiss of the Snow Queen : Hans Christian Andersen and man's redemption by woman
Raynor Reserves PT 8117.S63 L4 1986
The maiden king : the reunion of masculine and feminine
Raynor Reserves GR 203.17 .B59 1998
A psychiatric study of myths and fairy tales; their origin, meaning, and usefulness
Raynor Reserves GR 550 .H4 1974
Through emotions to maturity: psychological readings of fairy tales
Raynor Reserves GR 550 .K38413 1993
The uses of enchantment: the meaning and importance of fairy tales
Raynor Reserves GR 550 .B47
Footbinding
These books are on reserve at the Reserve Desk on the lower level of Raynor. Please bring the
call number with you and a staff member will retrieve the book for you.
Aching for beauty: footbinding in China
Raynor Reserves GT 498.F66 W36 2000
Footbinding, feminism, and freedom: the liberation of women's bodies in modern China
Raynor Reserves GT 498.F66 F36 1997
Footbinding, handspinning, and the modernization of little girls (part of a book--see explanation
below)
Raynor Reserves HC 428.S74 S68 1996
This item is located on pages 51 to 56 of the book South China: state, culture and social
change during the 20th century. You can ask for the book at the Reserve Desk.
Reference Books on Raising Children in America
Childhood and Children: A Compendium of Customs, Superstitions, Theories, Profiles, and Facts
Raynor Reference HQ 781 .B45 1997
Includes chapter entitled Children and Family Life with interesting facts and insights.
Growing Up: A Cross-Cultural Encyclopedia
Raynor Reference HQ 767.84 .B76 1995
Includes sections related to themes in Cinderella such as Training for Adult Roles, Dominance,
Emotional Expression, and Integration into Adult Life.
Family Wisdom: The 2000 Most Important Things Ever Said About Parenting, Children, and Family
Life
Raynor Reference PN 6084 .C48 F36 1996
Quote on self-esteem from the book that could relate to raising independent girls: "Healthy
parenting is nothing if it is not a process of empowerment. As we help to raise our children's
self-esteem, we also increase their personal power. When we encourage them to be
confident, self-reliant, self-directed, and responsible individuals, we are giving them power."
Louise Hart, 20th century psychologist and author of i>The Winning Family, 1987.
Statistical Record of Children
Raynor Reference HQ 767.8 .S73 1994
Includes sections on: education, health, child care, income, crime, living arrangements, sports and
recreation, and international comparisons.
Reference Books on Families
Encyclopedia of Family Life (5 volumes)
Raynor Reference HQ 534 .E53 1999
Includes sections on stepfamilies and blended families.
Encyclopedia of Marriage, Divorce, and The Family
Raynor Reference HQ 9 .D38 1989
See sections on sibling rivalry and stepfamilies.
Statistical Handbook on the American Family
Raynor Reference HQ 536 .S727 1999
Consists of charts and table with survey results on everything from frequency of eating meals
together to frequency of parent/child disagreements about helping around the house.
Reference Books on Women in America
American Women: Who They Are and How They Live
Raynor Reference HQ 1421 .A486 1997
Includes sections on attitudes, education, health, income, labor force, living arrangements, and
spending.
Encyclopedia of Women and Gender: Sex Similarities and Differences and the Impact of Society on
Gender
Raynor Reference HQ 1115 .E43 2001
Includes sections on topics such as power, prejudice, and "play patterns and gender."
Reference Books on Women World-Wide
Where Women Stand: An International Report on the Status of Women in 140 Countries
Raynor Reference HQ 1154 .N39 1997
Considers progress in areas such as education, health, employment, and rights, and includes
profiles of each country.
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