Mirror, mirror on the wall : women writers explore their favorite fairy tales
Mirror, mirror on the wall : women writers explore their favorite fairy tales
/ edited by Kate Bernheimer
- 2nd Anchor Books ed
- New York : Anchor Books , 2002.
- xxx, 365 p. ; 21 cm.
Originally published: c1998. With new introduction.
Fairy tales are one of the most enduring forms of literature, their plots retold and charactersreimagined for centuries. In this thought-provoking collection of original essays, Kate Bernheimer brings together twenty-eight leading women writers to discuss how these stories helped shape their imaginations, their craft, and our culture. In poetic narratives, personal histories, and penetrating commentary, the assembled authors bare their soul and challenge received wisdom. Book jacket.
9780385486811
2003269767
American literature---White authors---History and criticism
Folklore in literature
Fairy tales---History and criticism
Literature and folklore----History----United States----20th century
Women and literature---History---United States
Fairy tales in literature
Women----Authorship
PS169.F64 / M57 2002
810.9928 BER
Originally published: c1998. With new introduction.
Fairy tales are one of the most enduring forms of literature, their plots retold and charactersreimagined for centuries. In this thought-provoking collection of original essays, Kate Bernheimer brings together twenty-eight leading women writers to discuss how these stories helped shape their imaginations, their craft, and our culture. In poetic narratives, personal histories, and penetrating commentary, the assembled authors bare their soul and challenge received wisdom. Book jacket.
9780385486811
2003269767
American literature---White authors---History and criticism
Folklore in literature
Fairy tales---History and criticism
Literature and folklore----History----United States----20th century
Women and literature---History---United States
Fairy tales in literature
Women----Authorship
PS169.F64 / M57 2002
810.9928 BER