Transgressive tales

This collection of essays re-examines the Grimm brothers' fairy tales, arguing that despite later sanitization, the original stories are rich with queer possibilities. Editors Kay Turner and Pauline Greenhill introduce the volume by surveying the tales' literary and interpretive history, focusing on themes of marginalization and non-heterosexual implications. Contributors explore female characters and their relationships, as well as queer elements in modern reinterpretations of classic tales like 'Snow White' and 'The Bloody Chamber.