Reawakening the Magic - Volume 1: by facing the shadows

By Claire de Voyant

"Reawakening the Magic: Facing the Shadows in Classic Fairy Tales"

Enter a strange and wondrous world as you walk the trail of your favourite fairy tales unlike they've ever been told Through these revealing readings, this eye-opening book clarifies the hidden truths of even iconic events and prestigious biographies.

Drawing on her considerable expertise in literature, originality and interpretive power as a writer, the author displays an enduring fidelity-to truth and storytelling. No fairy tale trope is left unexamined, looking at everything from the dark origins of "Little Red Riding Hood" to problematic gender dynamics in "Beauty and the Beast."

Discover:

The Strange History and Evolution of Our Favorite Fairy TalesHow the Brothers Grimm Rewrote Folk Tales for Modern AudiencesThe shocking casualness with which many of the stories normalize child neglect and abuseFeminist critiques of female characters sacrificing selfhood for loveHow to talk about these issues with kids sensitively

A must-read for anyone, from parents and educators to those who have studied literature all their lives, this book about fairy tales will change how you think of them forever.
Revealing hidden truths about our beloved stories of the past and reawakening them with authentic magic to enliven future generations.

Dare to look deeper into the mirror of fairy tales. The reflection you find may surprise and transform you.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CSFPTYPD
• ISBN13: 9798876250049
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"