Book Details:
Book Title: Only Prince Charming Gets to Break the Rules: Gender and Rule Violation in Fairy Tales and Life by Anne E. Beall
Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 148 pages
Genre: Feminist, Fairy Tales, Literary Criticism
Publisher: Independent Publishing
Release date: Oct 2022
Content Rating: PG + M. Some mature themes, some characters are executed for their transgressions, some violence
Book Title: Only Prince Charming Gets to Break the Rules: Gender and Rule Violation in Fairy Tales and Life by Anne E. Beall
Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 148 pages
Genre: Feminist, Fairy Tales, Literary Criticism
Publisher: Independent Publishing
Release date: Oct 2022
Content Rating: PG + M. Some mature themes, some characters are executed for their transgressions, some violence
Book Description:
Explore the fascinating link between gender stereotypes in fairy tales and real-world life with Only Prince Charming Gets to Break the Rules: Gender and Rule Violation in Fairy Tales and Life. This thought-provoking book carefully analyzes 200 folktales and fairy tales from around the world, uncovering a universal disparity in how male and female characters are punished for breaking the rules. Through a blend of thorough research and literary investigation, the book sheds light on how these stereotypes affect our families, politics, and education. A powerful feminist critique of social norms, this academic yet accessible exploration shows how our most cherished tales shape our cultures.
Meet the Author:
Anne E. Beall is an award-winning author whose books have been featured in People Magazine, Chicago Tribune, Toronto Sun, Hers Magazine, Ms. Career Girl, and she’s been interviewed by NBC, NPR, and WGN. Her book, Cinderella Didn’t Live Happily Ever After: The Hidden Messages in Fairy Tales won a Gold award from Literary Titan. And her Heartfelt Connections book was named one of the top 100 Notable Indie books in 2016 by Shelf Unbound. She received her PhD in social psychology from Yale University and is the founder of the strategic market-research firm, Beall Research.
connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ goodreads
Anne E. Beall is an award-winning author whose books have been featured in People Magazine, Chicago Tribune, Toronto Sun, Hers Magazine, Ms. Career Girl, and she’s been interviewed by NBC, NPR, and WGN. Her book, Cinderella Didn’t Live Happily Ever After: The Hidden Messages in Fairy Tales won a Gold award from Literary Titan. And her Heartfelt Connections book was named one of the top 100 Notable Indie books in 2016 by Shelf Unbound. She received her PhD in social psychology from Yale University and is the founder of the strategic market-research firm, Beall Research.
connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ goodreads
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My Review:
Only Prince Charming Gets to Break the Rules: Gender and Rule Violation in Fairy Tales and Life is another interesting book I have read by Anne E Beall. I found it to be a thought provoking book to read. The author brings out some interesting insights into gender stereotypes and gender roles of crimes and punishments within famous and even not so famous fairy tales and folk tales many of us around the world have read or known about throughout our lives. I was amazed at how the author was able to tackle so many of these tales and have the ability to be able to analyze them. I admired the research she put into this book and bring these issues into light. I liked reading it.
I give Only Prince Charming Gets to Break the Rules: Gender and Rule Violation in Fairy Tales and Life four stars. I recommend it for readers who enjoy reading books about feminism and criticism of the famed fairy tales. I would be interested in reading more similar to this one from Anne E Beall in the future to see what other thought provoking books in the future. I believe this one would be worth a read.
I received a paperback copy of Only Prince Charming Gets to Break the Rules: Gender and Rule Violation in Fairy Tales and Life from the publisher, but was not required to write a review, nor a positive one. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
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