Joan Gould

Joan Gould selects three or four fairy tales or myths and dissects them in each stage of a woman's life: maiden, matron, and crone. She uses the allegory found in each fairy tale and translates it into ways a modern woman might feel in today's world. It's a very insightful book and well-researched, however, I think the sections on the maiden and matron are a bit long. She cites her sources in the back, but there are no footnotes where she uses quotations. But definitely useful for a paper on show more fairy tales. show less

This is an oddly memorable short novel. Two children are marooned on a Pacific Island, and taken in by the local "primitive" tribe. Slowly, they begin to realize that the inhabitants are not primitive, and definately not the usual run-of-the-mill humans. The story is gently told, with no violence and only one storm. But it stays with me, and I have a curious sense of unsettled-ness. I'm going to have to read it again.

Book Description: Published Feb 2005, Random House. Hardback. CONDITION NEW COPY, Binding: Hardback, Pages: 432pp. 1st Edition, 1st Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.