My Mother She Killed Me, My Father He Ate Me

Name: My Mother She Killed Me, My Father He Ate Me
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My Mother She Killed Me, My Father He Ate Me is a captivating anthology of fairy tales, reimagined by contemporary authors from around the world. These tales blend the magical and the macabre, offering fresh and unique twists on classic stories. The collection explores themes of identity, family, and transformation, crafting a rich tapestry of narratives that surprise and intrigue readers.
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This collection of fantastical stories might appeal to you if you enjoy modern retellings of fairy tales with a dark and imaginative twist. It features an array of acclaimed contemporary authors who explore the realms of the surreal and the macabre, offering fresh perspectives on classic tales. If you appreciate inventive storytelling that challenges conventions, this anthology could be a delightful addition to your reading list.

My Mother She Killed Me, My Father He Ate Me

The fairy tale lives again in this book of 40 new stories by some of the biggest names in contemporary fiction--Michael Cunningham, Francine Prose, Aimee Bender, Kelly Link, Jim Shepard, and more than 30 other extraordinary writers.

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A collection of all-new fairytales by some of the biggest names in fiction, including stories by Neil Gaiman, Aimee Bender, and Neil Labute. Inspired by everything from Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Snow Queen' and 'The Little Match Girl' to Charles Perrault's 'Bluebeard' and 'Cinderella' to the Brothers Grimm's 'Hansel and Gretel' and 'Rumpelstiltskin', as well as fairytales by Goethe and Calvino, and tales from China, Japan, Vietnam, Russia, Norway, and Mexico, here are stories that soar into boundless realms, filled with mischief, mystery, and magic.

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My Mother She Killed Me, My Father He Ate Me is praised for its intriguing fusion of classic folktales with modern twists, delivering spooky, surreal, and captivating narratives. Critics appreciate the diversity of authors such as Neil Gaiman and Aimee Bender, highlighting the collection's ability to inject fresh life into traditional stories with wit, humour, and a sometimes eerie atmosphere. This anthology is noted for its imaginative reinterpretations that breathe new vitality into beloved tales, offering impactful, joyful, and haunting reads.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143117841

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 September 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Penguin USA

Contributors:

Edited by Kate Bernheimer

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 533g

Pages: 576

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Kate Bernheimeris the editor of xo Orpheus- Fifty New Myths, among several other anthologies, and the founder and editor of the literary journalFairy Tale Review. The author of numerous works of fiction, includingHow a Mother Weaned Her Girl from Fairy Tales, she teaches in the English department at the University of Arizona. Gregory Maguire (foreword)is the bestselling author ofWicked, the basis for the Tony Award-winningBroadway musical of the same name. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts.