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Far North and Other Dark Tales
A collection of modern traditional tales from an acknowledged master of the genre, drawing on the author's deep knowledge of classical mythology and traditional stories from every continent.
Paperback, 252 pages
Published
September 6th 2008
by Maia Press
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Best book of short stories I have ever read. Read Hansel and Gretel, it is a very interesting twist on this old fairy tail. I will read more of Sara Maitlan's books, she has hooked me.
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Very feminist approach to legends, bible stories, fairy tales -- but, oh so well done! Granted, Maitland seems a bit of a weird character -- has anyone read her "Book of Silence"? -- however, she sure knows how to give unexpected twists to well-know stories that can surprise and delight the reader.
Some terrific stories in this collection, some eh. Some known to me previously, some not. All in all, I'm glad I read it. Sara Maitland really knocks it out of the park when she knocks it out of the park.
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Sara Maitland (born 1950) is a British writer and academic. An accomplished novelist, she is also known for her short stories. Her work has a magic realist tendency. Maitland is regarded as one of those at the vanguard of the 1970s feminist movement, and is often described as a feminist writer. She is a Roman Catholic, and religion is another theme in much of her work.
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