Two Fables

By Roald Dahl

Two adult fairy tales: "The Princess and the Poacher" and "Princess Mammalia," the former about a man rewarded by a king with the choice of any woman in the kingdom, and the latter about a plain princess turned pretty who misuses her power.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0374280185
• ISBN13: 9780374280185
• Release Date: May 1987
• Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
• Length: 61 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.5" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

Two kings, two princesses, only one Mr Dahl

The first fable is about a physically ugly man who saves a beautiful princess from harm and who is granted the right by the king to take any woman in the kingdom he wishes. The wise king foresees the inevitable conclusion and true love's path... The second fable is much more sinister involving another princess and king. This princess is also beautiful but incredibly vain and uses her beauty to her own ends. When she is given the chance of taking over the throne by poisoning her father, she takes the advice of a mysterious beggar who gives her the poison. But who is the beggar really...? The legendary Roald Dahl puts together a very slim volume of two very short stories. If you've read Dahl before you'll know the verve with which he tells any story and the wicked sense of humour he possesses making for any story he writes worth reading. Two Fables is no exception and, though hard to find and quick to read, if you can find a copy then snap it up. It's great fun from a master storyteller.