Margaret Atwood's Fairy-Tale Sexual Politics [Hardcover]

Sharon Rose Wilson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1993

Sharon Rose Wilson's analysis of Atwood's sexual politics through fairy-tale patterns offers a new reading of Atwood and a fresh appreciation of the traditional fairy tale's ability to illuminate modern literature. Challenging feminist assumptions that fairy tales limit gender roles, Wilson discloses the genius of this fascinating writer to use the fairy tale to transform the images of women and men. Fairy tales have been perceived by feminists as perpetuating negative female role models; however, Wilson illustrates Atwood's reworking of the traditional message to achieve a transformation that empowers women. Of additional interest are examples of Atwood's artwork, published here for the first time.

Editorial Reviews

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This critical study illustrates how Canadian author Atwood's work incorporates the use of fairy tales, especially those of Grimm and Andersen, to depict themes of sexual politics. Wilson (English, Univ. of Northern Colorado) offers a careful analysis of Atwood's fiction and poetry in relation to specific tales, e.g., The Edible Wom an to "The Robber Bridegroom," The Handmaid's Tale to "Little Red-Cap," and Cat's Eye to "Rapunzel" and "Snow Queen." Fairy tales have been perceived by feminists as perpetuating negative female role models; however, Wilson illustrates Atwood's reworking of the traditional message to achieve a transformation that empowers women. Of additional interest are examples of Atwood's artwork, published here for the first time. This book adds a new dimension to critical studies of Atwood and to the appreciation of fairy tales. Recommended for women's studies and children's literature collections in academic libraries-- Mary Ellen Beck, Troy P.L., N.Y.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Intriguing investigation of fairy-tale images in Atwood's haunting fiction, poetry, and artwork

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 430 pages
• Publisher: ECW Press (December 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878056394
• ISBN-13: 978-0878056392
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,560,836 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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