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Transformations

Transformations

PoetryFairy TalesFolklore
Pages
111
Published
2001
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection of poem-stories offers a strange, wondrous retelling of Grimms' fairy tales, including classics like "Snow White" and "Red Riding Hood." These versions are as personal as Anne Sexton's most intimate poetry. Her raw honesty and wit, particularly in addressing psychological pain, have resonated with many readers.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkWhimsicalThought-ProvokingEmotional
Morally Grey

Genres

Fairy Tales Folklore Literary Fiction Poetry Essays Short Stories

About the author

A
Anne Sexton

Anne Sexton was an American poet, known for her highly personal, confessional verse. She won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1967 for her book Live or Die. Her poetry details her long battle with depression, suicidal tendencies, and various intimate details from her private life, including her relationships with her husband and children. from Wikipedia

Characters

Snow WhiteProtagonist
RapunzelProtagonist
Red Riding HoodProtagonist
The Frog PrinceProtagonist
RumpelstiltskinAntagonist
All characters in Transformations