Use reference sources to gather background information about fairy tales. Some references may even help you identify primary and secondary texts.
The Oxford Companion to Fairy Tales by These critical works explore the many variations of the Bluebeard fairy tale and how it has evolved over the years.
Bluebeard: A Reader's Guide to the English Tradition by 
Secrets Beyond the Door : The Story of Bluebeard and His Wives by 
The Psychological Meaning of Redemption Motifs in Fairytales by 
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Little Red Riding Hood Uncloaked by 
Fairy Tales: A New History by When searching library catalogs, use Subject Terms, such as the sample subjects below, to find books relevant to your topic.
These fairy tale casebooks contain popular versions of the story followed by critical essays.
Little Red Riding Hood: A Casebook by 
Cinderella: A Casebook by 
