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Beyond the Woods compiles modern retellings and reinventions of classic fairy tales by award‑winning, bestselling, and new authors. The anthology explores the enduring power of these stories, presenting them in delightful, dark, wistful, wicked, sweet, and satirical forms that resonate with readers of all ages.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Paula Guran
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