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In "How to Fracture a Fairy Tale," celebrated author Jane Yolen revisits beloved stories, slicing them into new forms to uncover their underlying themes and secrets. Each of the classic tales is presented with a fresh author’s note and an original poem, offering readers a layered and contemporary perspective on familiar narratives.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Jane Yolen
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