Literary Fiction
A collection of fables and fairy tales by William Maxwell, blending modern settings with timeless human themes.
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A collection of fables and fairy tales by William Maxwell, blending modern settings with timeless human themes.
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In these tales, with one foot firmly planted in the present, Maxwell brings a certain sophisticated urbanity to the oral traditions of the fable and fairy tale. "The total effect is of something midway between the Brothers Grimm and Kafka, with perhaps a touch of Zen." (NYRB April 1966) While modern enough in locale and context, they are as old as humanity itself in what concerns them. And always that voice, the age old voice of the storyteller, the eternal magic of the speaking human voice. Suc...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Minor references to romantic or intimate themes; no explicit scenes.
Violence & gore
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Brief, non-graphic violence in some tales; typical of fables.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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Minor religious or moral undertones in some fables.
Magic & witchcraft
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Light magical elements in fairy tale style; not occult-focused.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Subtle social or cultural commentary in some stories.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Mild depictions of hardship or cruelty in fable contexts.
Other
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