![]() ![]() “I think it’s because those particular tales show heroines, with the decks stacked very much against them, triumphing over adversity. Writer Jennifer Donnelly explains one reason why these tales caught the popular imagination in the first place: ![]() ![]() Her upcoming fairytale novel releasing in July- Girl, Serpent, Thorn-retells a less familiar tale from the Persian Shahnameh. The fairytales that are retold are the ones that can transform over time because they speak to universal fears (such as how Bluebeard morphed into the gothic novel at one point, and has now morphed into domestic suspense) or hopes (as with the many, many variations of Cinderella to be found in romantic comedies over the years).”īashardoust’s first novel, Girls Made of Snow and Glass, retells “Snow White.” Though frequently retold, she transforms the tale through a feminist and lesbian lens to create a truly beautiful and original narrative that still has the ring of magic from the original. But also, the stories we retell are often the ones that we believe still have relevance for modern audiences. “I think part of this is cyclical-we’re often drawn to retell stories we’re familiar with or that impacted us when we were younger, and so those are the stories that another generation becomes familiar with, and so on. ![]() By signing up you agree to our terms of use Thank you for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. ![]()
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