Mirror Mirror A Novel by Gregory Maguire 2003 Hardcover
$ 2.51
Format:
Hardcover
Synopsis:
"A brilliant achievement." --Boston Herald "Entertaining...profound....A novel for adults that unearths our buried fascination with the primal fears and truths fairy tales contain." --Christian Science Monitor Gregory Maguire, the acclaimed author who re-imagined a darker, more dangerous Land of Oz in his New York Times bestselling series The Wicked Years, offers a brilliant reinvention of the timeless Snow White fairy tale: Mirror Mirror. Setting his story amid the cultural, political and artistic whirlwind of Renaissance Italy--and casting the notorious Lucrezia Borgia as the Evil Queen--Maguire and Mirror Mirror will enthrall a wide array of book lovers ranging from adult fans of Harry Potter to readers of the sophisticated stories of Angela Carter., "A brilliant achievement." -- Boston Herald "Entertaining...profound....A novel for adults that unearths our buried fascination with the primal fears and truths fairy tales contain." -- Christian Science Monitor Gregory Maguire, the acclaimed author who re-imagined a darker, more dangerous Land of Oz in his New York Times bestselling series The Wicked Years, offers a brilliant reinvention of the timeless Snow White fairy tale: Mirror Mirror . Setting his story amid the cultural, political and artistic whirlwind of Renaissance Italy--and casting the notorious Lucrezia Borgia as the Evil Queen--Maguire and Mirror Mirror will enthrall a wide array of book lovers ranging from adult fans of Harry Potter to readers of the sophisticated stories of Angela Carter.
LCCN:
2003-046774
Item Height:
1 in
ISBN-13:
9780060393847
ISBN-10:
006039384X
Publisher:
HarperCollins
Genre:
Fiction
Number of Pages:
304 Pages
Intended Audience:
Trade
Book Title:
Mirror Mirror : a Novel
Item Width:
6.1 in
Item Length:
9.2 in
LC Classification Number:
PS3563.A3535M67 2003
Language:
English
brand:
HarperCollins
Item Weight:
18.3 Oz
Topic:
Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Romance / Fantasy
Publication Year:
2003
Author:
Gregory Maguire
gtin13:
9780060393847
This imaginative retelling of Snow White is a dark, witty twist on the classic fairy tale. Maguire’s rich storytelling and complex characters make it a captivating read. The lush prose and clever subversions keep you hooked from start to finish. Perfect for fans of reimagined folklore with depth and sophistication. A must-read for anyone who loves fresh takes on familiar stories!