A collection of short stories breathing new life into old legends and bringing the magic of myth back into modern women's lives. What became of Helen of Troy, Guinevere and Maid Marion? Fifteen new `fairy tales' include an encounter with a mermaid, an erotic adventure with a mysterious stranger, the story of a woman who learns to fly, and of another who transforms herself into a real fairy godmother.
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Feminist-flavored short stories,
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The stories in this collection have a strong feminist flavor; most are told from the point of view of middle-aged women. Most have elements of fantasy or magical realism. Some are set in present-day England, and others are inspired by myths, Biblical stories, or folktales. The writing is lyrical, almost poetic, and the stories are good as well. I enjoyed all of them except for one, Sybil, which wasn't quite narrative enough for my taste.
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