Angela Carter's Fairy Tales with Marina Warner
On the Road with Penguin Classics
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The Enchantment of Fairy Tales
This chapter explores Charles Perrault's influential role as a storyteller and his affectionate approach to children's narratives, particularly highlighting the Mother Goose tales. The discussion navigates through themes of tradition, gender dynamics, and the darker elements of fairy tales, with a keen focus on Perrault's 'Donkey Skin' and 'Cinderella'. Additionally, it examines Angela Carter's reinterpretation of these classics, drawing attention to the complexities and moral nuances embedded in the stories.
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