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The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty

The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty

EroticaFairy Tales
Pages
272
Published
1983
Language
English

Synopsis

Anne Rice, under the pseudonym A.N. Roquelaure, reimagines the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty with a dark, erotic twist. When the Prince awakens the princess, it's not with a kiss, but with a sexual initiation that leads to her complete submission. This story explores themes of desire and fantasy, offering a sensual retelling that pushes the boundaries of the original fairy tale.

Prose complexity
7/10

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Morally Grey

Genres

Erotica Fairy Tales Romance Folklore

About the author

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Anne Rice

Anne Rice was born Howard Allen Frances O'Brien on 4 October 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the second of four daughters of Irish Catholic parents Katherine "Kay" Allen O'Brien and Howard O'Brien. She married poet Stan Rice in 1961; he died in 2002. They had two children, Christopher (b. 1978) and Michele (1966-1972). Rice published her debut novel, Interview with the Vampire, in 1976, launching what became The Vampire Chronicles. Her books have sold nearly 100 million copies worldwide, making...

Characters

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Frequently asked questions

  • Is this book part of a larger series?

    This novel is the first installment in a four-book series known as the Sleeping Beauty Quartet. While it was originally published as a trilogy, a fourth volume was added to the series decades later.

  • How does this retelling differ from the traditional fairy tale?

    The narrative shifts focus from the awakening of the princess to the period of servitude that follows her rescue. It explores the implications of the prince's actions through a lens of power dynamics and ritualized obedience.

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