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Mirror, mirror on the wall : women writers explore their favorite fairy tales / edited by Kate Bernheimer

Contributor(s):

Bernheimer, Kate

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York : Anchor Books , 2002.Edition: 2nd Anchor Books edDescription: xxx, 365 p. ; 21 cmISBN:

9780385486811

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DDC classification:

810.9928 BER

LOC classification:

PS169.F64 M57 2002

Summary: 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.

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Libro - Monografía	Biblioteca Pública de San Miguel de Allende, A.C.	810.9928 BER (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		018805

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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.

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