The Princess and the Prick

by Walburga Appleseed

Other authorsSeobhan Hope (Illustrator)
Ebook, 2020

Status

Available

Call number

828.9207

Genres

Publication

HQ (2020), 192 pages

Description

The Princess and the Prick is a feminist humour and gift book for adults. May I kiss you, he said. She didn't answer. She was asleep. So he kissed her anyway. SLEEPING BEAUTY Revisit childhood classics, but not as you remember them. Familiar fables are turned on their heads as your beloved heroines finally have their say. In a similar vein to the Ladybird for Grown-Ups and Enid Blyton spoof series, The Princess and the Prick flips fairy tales, nursery rhymes and children's books on their head. Retold through a feminist lens as one liners, verses and rhyming couplets, and highlighting the sexism endemic in stories we grew up with, these classic tales will never be read in the same way again... 'I hate this book. It makes me look like a right prick.' Prince Charming 'A real wake-up call.' Sleeping Beauty Perfect for fans of Gill Sims, Caroline Hirons and Alix E. Harrow!… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member wyvernfriend
These read like sarcastic tweets poking fun at the tropes of many fairy tales and sometimes takes the worst possible take on a story.
While amusing it's also a bit repeditive.

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

192 p.

Local notes

Fairy tales retold with humour and a feminist slant.
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