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Women of the Fairy Tale Resistance: The Forgotten Founding Mothers of the Fairy Tale and the Stories That They Spun
By Harrington, Jane
- ISBN
- 9780762488704
- Publisher
- Black Dog & Leventhal
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Starred Review on June 1, 2025 | Arts & Humanities
Fabulous French fairy tales and the equally dramatic life stories of their authors shine in this fascinating book by novelist Harrington (In Circling Flight). The seven women featured all lived and wrote in 1690s France during the reign of the Sun King, Louis XIV. These highly educated women were members of salons, discussion groups that were their only venue for sharing social co...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
