For hundreds of years, fairy
tales, legends and myths have been used by writers to introduce or emphasize
themes. These allusions or references in which the author mentions a story,
character or object bring greater meaning to the story if the reader understands
the allusion. There are many excellent resources, both online and in print,
which can assist the recreational reader, the parent, the teacher, or the
student to glean understanding of allusions. Some sources are available
via the web. Print resources are often located in the 398 or 411
section of the library. Here are a few starting places for
your research in allusions.
|
Dictionaries
|
Encyclopedias
|
Legend Characters and Plots
|
| Miriam Webster |
Britannica
(Login with your First Class User name and password. Scroll
to INFOhio, select Britannica) |
MasterPlots
(Follow screen directions to login - available until March
15) |
| Brewers
Phrase and Fable From the 1894 work of the same name;
this us an excellent for phrases which have their roots in literature or
mythology. |
Grolier
(Login with your First Class User name and password. Select
Grolier, select Americana or Multimedia) |
eBooks
(Login with your First Class User name and password. Select
eBooks) |
| Fairy Dictionaries
A listing of dictionaries and sites on fairies and
fairy tales. |
Encyclopedia Mythica
An encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, mysticism,
and more. |
Gale Discovering
Literature
(Login with your First Class User name and password.
Select Gale- select Discovering) |
| Other Dictionaries |
|
Print
books (search for title or author) |
|
