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Loading... Fairy Tales: Dramolettesby Robert Walser
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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. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)832.912Literature German literature and literatures of related languages German drama 1900- 1900-1990 1900-1945LC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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