Fairy Tales gathers the unconventional verse dramolettes of the Swiss writer Robert Walser. Narrated in Walser's inimitable, playful language, these theatrical pieces overturn traditional notions of the fairy tale, transforming the Brothers Grimm into metatheater, even metareflections.

Snow White forgives the evil queen for trying to kill her, Cinderella doubts her prince and enjoys being hated by her evil stepsisters; the Fairy Tale itself is a character who encourages her to stay within the confines of the story. Sleeping Beauty, the royal family, and its retainers are not happy about being woken from their sleep by an absurd, unpretentious, Walser-like hero. Mary and Joseph are taken aback by what lies in store for their baby Jesus.

Author: Robert Walser
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Published: 04/20/2015
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.3lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.20w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780811223980

About the Author
Pantano, Daniele: -

DANIELE PANTANO (born February 10, 1976) is a poet, literary translator, editor, and scholar.

Reidel, James: -

JAMES REIDEL is a poet, translator, editor, and biographer.

Sorg, Reto: -

RETO SORG is the Director of the Robert Walser Centre in Bern.

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