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In A.S. Byatt’s collection of adult fairy tales, the title novella follows a middle‑aged Englishwoman who travels to a writers’ conference in Turkey. While washing an antique bottle, she summons a djinn that promises to grant her three wishes. She first asks for a younger body, then seeks intimacy with the djinn. The tales weave contemporary sensibilities with magical folklore, offering a unique blend of fantasy and introspection.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: A. S. Byatt
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