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Michael Cunningham’s *A Wild Swan and Other Tales* reinterprets beloved fairy tales, infusing them with contemporary, sometimes dark, elements. The collection features the familiar myths of the boy who slapped a clock into it, the half‑cursed prince, and the monkey’s paw, now set against modern backdrops such as convenience stores, winding roads, and humble homes. Imaginatively illustrated by Yuko Shimizu, the stories retain the core of their tales while exploring unsettling, unexpected twists and revelations that give each narrative a fresh, thought‑provoking allure.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Michael Cunningham
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