DISTINCTIVE APPROACHES TO REWRITING FAIRY TALES IN CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN LITERATURE
Keywords:
Fairy tales, Rewriting, American literatureAbstract
Contemporary American authors transform fairy tales using innovative narrative strategies and thematic reinventions, challenging traditional forms and values. This article examines diverse rewriting methods, exploring gender politics, sociocultural commentary, and metafictional techniques. Such reimaginings illuminate how these classic narratives continue to evolve, maintaining cultural resonance while reflecting America’s modern ethos.
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