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This anthology of feminist fairy tales and critical essays acts as an example of how the literature of fantasy and imagination can be harnessed to create a new view of the world. It demonstrates how recent writers have changed the aesthetic constructs and social content of fairy tales to reflect cultural change since the 1960s in area of gender roles, socialization and education. It includes selected works from such writers as Angela Carter, Margaret Atwood and Jay Williams, and critical essays from Marcia Lieberman and Sandra Gilbert.
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A long time ago in a kingdom by the sea there lived a Princess tall and bright as a sunflower. Read the first page
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
I read this first as a little girl, before i knew how to spell feminism let alone define it. The stories captivated me then for their ability to lead my mind into another land more fantastical than my own. Later in life, re-reading this book i was compelled by the issues, thoughts and questions Zipes raised in my mind. It is not feminism that kills you with its anger, it is feminism that makes you think. Sometimes whimsical, sometimes daring, and sometimes blatant, it always stands there to be read and re-read. A constant delight.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
I decided to read this book after Amazon recommended it to me.
The book itself is divided in to three main parts: stories for younger readers, older readers and literary criticism. I was completely enthralled with the stories for younger readers.
My main thought was that I wished I had had these stories when I was younger. The stories for older readers were also of the highest standard, including some poetry as well. However the standout story for me was Bluebeard's Egg by Margaret Atwood.
The book itself is divided in to three main parts: stories for younger readers, older readers and literary criticism. I was completely enthralled with the stories for younger readers.
My main thought was that I wished I had had these stories when I was younger. The stories for older readers were also of the highest standard, including some poetry as well. However the standout story for me was Bluebeard's Egg by Margaret Atwood.
The final section of critical essays I found a little bit heavy-going as I am unused to reading such material, but overall there were some interesting ideas. Overall I would give this book the highest rating because of its structure and the fact it caused some very interesting discussions with my boyfriend.
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
I recently wrote a University essay on Feminism and fairytales, after reading this Jack Zipes book, it was so interesting and he touches upon all the feminist issues that still occur in tales today. I would reccomend this book to anyone who is or was as a child interested in fairy tales and the deeper meaning behind them.
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