My Mother She Killed Me, My Father He Ate Me

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Fairy tales reimagined by contemporary fiction writers.

This book is a captivating collection of new stories that breathe fresh life into timeless fairy tales. From Neil Gaiman's enchanting prose to Aimee Bender's vibrant storytelling, each author brings their unique twist to beloved tales. Lose yourself in the secrets, hopes, and whispered magic of these stories, stitched together by editor Kate Bernheimer. Whether you're a fan of classic fairy tales or seeking a modern literary feast, this book is a must-read that will transport you to a world where the old meets the new.

  • World Fantasy Award for Anthology (2011)
  • Shirley Jackson Award Nominee for Edited Anthology (2010)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

My Mother She Killed Me, My Father He Ate Me

Regular price $6.06
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ISBN: 9780143117841
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $33.69
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2010-09-28
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Horror
Goodreads rating: 3.58
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The fairy tale lives again in this book of forty new stories by some of the biggest names in contemporary fiction. Neil Gaiman, “Orange”   Aimee Bender, “The Color Master”   Joyce Carol Oates, “Blue-bearded Lover”   Michael Cunningham, “The Wild Swans”   These and more than thirty other stories by Francine Prose, Kelly Link, Jim Shepard, Lydia Millet, and many other extraordinary writers make up this thrilling celebration of fairy tales—the ultimate literary costume party.   Spinning houses and talking birds. Whispered secrets and borrowed hope. Here are new stories sewn from old skins, gathered by visionary editor Kate Bernheimer and inspired by everything from Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen” and “The Little Match Girl” to Charles Perrault’s “Bluebeard” and “Cinderella” to the Brothers Grimm’s “Hansel and Gretel” and “Rumpelstiltskin” to fairy tales by Goethe and Calvino and from China, Japan, Vietnam, Russia, Norway, and Mexico.   Fairy tales are our oldest literary tradition, and yet they chart the imaginative frontiers of the twenty-first century as powerfully as they evoke our earliest encounters with literature. This exhilarating collection restores their place in the literary canon.
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Fairy tales reimagined by contemporary fiction writers.

This book is a captivating collection of new stories that breathe fresh life into timeless fairy tales. From Neil Gaiman's enchanting prose to Aimee Bender's vibrant storytelling, each author brings their unique twist to beloved tales. Lose yourself in the secrets, hopes, and whispered magic of these stories, stitched together by editor Kate Bernheimer. Whether you're a fan of classic fairy tales or seeking a modern literary feast, this book is a must-read that will transport you to a world where the old meets the new.

  • World Fantasy Award for Anthology (2011)
  • Shirley Jackson Award Nominee for Edited Anthology (2010)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.