A long time ago, the tales that had become known as “fairy tales” were cultivated to entertain adults a lot more than children; it was only later that they were tamed and pruned into less thorny versions intended for youngsters. But in truth, they have continuing to prick the imaginations of readers at all age range.

Over the years, authors have often lent equipment from these stories, grafting them into their own writing, creating literature with both new meaning and age-old significance..LEARNING MUCH MORE about Beyond the Woods: Fairy Stories Retold Within the last few decades or so, they’ve also intentionally retold and reinvented the stories in a variety of ways-delightful or dark, wistful or wicked, nice or satirical-that forge brand-new trails through the forests of fantastic fiction.

This anthology compiles some of the best modern fairy-tale retellings and reinventions from award-winning and bestselling authors, acclaimed storytellers, and exciting talents, into an enchanting collection. Explore marvelous new realms by vacationing around, Beyond the Woods . . .

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