Fairies Return: Or, New Tales for Old

This is a satirical modern retelling of beloved fairy tales, The Fairies Return, published in 1934, marked the arrival of a satirical classic. This collection of fourteen timeless tales, from “Puss in Boots” to “Little Red Riding Hood,” is still fresh and bold, presenting a world not in the past but in the present. Longtime favorites are retold for modern times and mature sensibilities. These tales expose social anxieties, political corruption, predatory behavior, and destructive appetites while expressing hope for a better world. A new introduction from esteemed fairy-tale scholar Maria Tatar contextualizes the collection.

The Fairies Return features characters from various social classes, including stockbrokers, socialites, shopkeepers, and writers, facing contemporary challenges while living in the magical world of fairy tales.

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