About the Author

About the Author:
Alison Lurie is a Professor of English at Cornell University and is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist

Reviews

YA-A delightful volume, full of old favorites and some priceless new gems, with a wonderful chronological arrangement that allows readers to absorb information on literary developments and trends, or simply to enjoy the well-told tales. The biographical notes on the authors at the end are full of interesting material, but again, students are free to ignore the critical analyses if they so choose. The whole collection is first rate and demonstrates beautifully that modern fairy tales are not just for kids.-Cathy Chauvette, Fairfax County Public Library, VA