This series offers a captivating collection of fairy tales from around the globe, reimagining classic stories with a contemporary sensibility. Each volume presents a unique curation of timeless narratives, delving into complex themes of love, loss, and courage. It's an ideal read for those who appreciate the rich tapestry of folklore and the magic of a well-told tale.
These two collections of little-known stories from Europe, the Arctic, the USA, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, contain tales of alluring women, ailing warriors, enchantresses and seekers of revenge. The heroines are always centre stage, as large as life, or even larger.
Once upon a time fairy tales weren't meant just for children, and neither is Angela Carter's Book of Fairy Tales. This collection contains lyrical tales, bloody tales and hilariously funny and ripely bawdy stories from countries all around the world - from the Arctic to Asia - and no dippy princesses or soppy fairies. Instead, we have pretty maids and old crones; crafty women and bad girls; enchantresses and midwives; rascal aunts and odd sisters.