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“Mitchison turns stories like `Hansel and Gretel,’ `The Little Mermaid,’ and `Brunhilde’ into trenchant commentaries on her times.”—New Yorker.com
“Fascinating tales and ballads.”—Rebecca K. Morrison, Independent
“A mad, surreal, Alice-in-Wonderland proto-post-modern take on the fairy tale and its traditional elements. Fans of 'Into the Woods' won’t want to miss it. Enjoy.”—Michael Dirda, Washington Post
“A fascinating collection of writings.”—Heidi Anne Heiner, SurLaLune Fairy Tales

The Fourth Pig

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    A Paperback / softback by Naomi Mitchison, Marina Warner

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      Publisher: Princeton University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 09/07/2019
      ISBN13: 9780691191447, 978-0691191447
      ISBN10: 0691191441

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      Book Synopsis


      Trade Review
      “Mitchison turns stories like `Hansel and Gretel,’ `The Little Mermaid,’ and `Brunhilde’ into trenchant commentaries on her times.”—New Yorker.com
      “Fascinating tales and ballads.”—Rebecca K. Morrison, Independent
      “A mad, surreal, Alice-in-Wonderland proto-post-modern take on the fairy tale and its traditional elements. Fans of 'Into the Woods' won’t want to miss it. Enjoy.”—Michael Dirda, Washington Post
      “A fascinating collection of writings.”—Heidi Anne Heiner, SurLaLune Fairy Tales

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