“A shadowless man is a monster, a devil, a thing of evil. A man without a shadow is soulless. A shadow without a man is a pitiable shred. Yet together, light and dark, they make a whole.”
Quote by Jane Yolen
Work
Touch Magic: Fantasy, Faerie and Folklore in the Literature of Childhood
This book delves into the significance of fantastical elements in children's literary works, examining the impact of fantasy, faerie tales, and folklore on the development of children's imagination and storytelling traditions. more
Author
Jane Yolen
Jane Yolen is an American author known for her extensive work in the field of children's literature, born on February 11, 1939. Her writings span across various genres, including children's literature, adult fiction, and poetry, renowned for their vivid imagination and profound emotional depth. more
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