The adaptation
of fairy tales isn’t something new. This summer, I’ve been teaching a college
poetry class, and Anne Sexton is one author we’ve discussed. As a feminist
author, tackled several of the tales (re-imagined by Disney). One is
Cinderella.
Here’s the
opening:
Anne Sexton, "Cinderella"
You always read
about it:
the plumber with
the twelve children
who wins the
Irish Sweepstakes.
From toilets to
riches.
That story.
Or the
nursemaid,
some luscious
sweet from Denmark
who captures the
oldest son's heart.
from diapers to
Dior.
That story.
It’s a
Cinderella tale, right? In fact, the story is so pervasive there is an effect
called “Cinderella Syndrome,” where woman wait for that prince to come along.
Or, on another take on the radio this week, the hosts mentioned “the California
fairytale of winning the lottery.” (Are we the only state that dreams about it?
LOL.)
In any case, a student
mentioned how one generation often backlashes against the one prior, so Sexton
was writing in response to the Disney-fied versions. That not may be the case. Have
you seen how violent the originals were?
The Brothers Ménage is a take off the tale Two Brothers. The
original Grimm’s story is short and violent. There’s no romance. What I took
from the story, though, is the concept of two brothers being left in the woods,
and eventually finding love.
There were some
major challenges to overcome from the original. But you’ll have to read it to
find out how I did it!
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The Brothers Ménage
Who says all fairytale princesses are cursed?
Blessed with the ability to
shift on the first three days of the New Moon, Princess Daphne vows to find a
romantic connection before her father locks her into a loveless, arranged marriage.
Twins Cliff and Jacob know
all the animals in the forest, until they come across shifter Daphne, who
appears to them in different forms before transforming into a human.
As time runs out, the
brothers from the wrong side of the tracks must weigh if a lifetime with Daphne
is worth sharing their own secret, and if it’ll make a difference.
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Louisa Bacio
About
the Author:
A
Southern California native, Louisa Bacio can’t imagine living far away from the
ocean. The multi-published author of erotic romance enjoys writing within all
realms – from short stories to full-length novels.
Bacio
shares her household with a supportive husband, two daughters growing “too
fast,” and a multitude pet craziness: Two dogs, five fish tanks, an aviary,
hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs and hermit crabs. In her other life, she teaches
college classes in English, journalism and popular culture.
I loved the story. It left me thinking long after the last page
ReplyDeleteThose are the best kinds of stories! Thank you for telling me.
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