A new collection of recently re-discovered fairy tales compiled by Franz Xaver von Schönwerth has been translated by Maria Tatar and published by Penguin. Prepare to have the evil step-mother trope trampled on with an iron dancing shoe, worn by a man with golden locks.
Read moreThe Rapunzel Complex
Amanda Baldeneaux, CS Peterson and CH Lips got together to discuss recent retellings of the Rapunzel story and muse about why so many women get locked in towers when we write fantasy.
Read more"Possession" and A.S. Byatt's Uses of Enchantment
In her Booker-winning Possession, A.S. Byatt interweaves wild fairy tales and romantic poetry among a stolidly realist novel. But who can say 'no' to a beautiful mermaid-dragon?
Read moreRiffing on Disney's INTO THE WOODS, Part One
In part one of a two-part series, the Unbound Writers give their reactions to Disney's big-screen adaptation of Into the Woods.
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