Fairy Tales - Dramolettes (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	New Directions Publishing Corporation
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2015
First published:	April 2015
Authors:	Robert Walser
Translators:	Daniele Pantano • James Reidel
Preface by:	Reto Sorg
Dimensions:	216 x 134 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	108
ISBN-13:	978-0-8112-2398-0
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Drama texts, plays > General
LSN:	0-8112-2398-1
Barcode:	9780811223980

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