Mirror Mirror A Novel by Gregory Maguire 2003 Hardcover-image
Mirror Mirror A Novel by Gregory Maguire 2003 Hardcover-image

Mirror Mirror A Novel by Gregory Maguire 2003 Hardcover

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LCCN: 2003-046774 Publisher: HarperCollins Item Weight: 18.3 Oz 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. brand: HarperCollins ISBN-13: 9780060393847 Topic: Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Romance / Fantasy Book Title: Mirror Mirror : a Novel Item Length: 9.2 in Author: Gregory Maguire Item Height: 1 in Number of Pages: 304 Pages gtin13: 9780060393847 Item Width: 6.1 in Publication Year: 2003 Intended Audience: Trade ISBN-10: 006039384X Language: English LC Classification Number: PS3563.A3535M67 2003 Format: Hardcover Genre: Fiction

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  1. 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!

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