After the Fairy Tale

by Maureen A. Sherbondy

This collection combines the appeal of archetype and the charm of wit with a great dose of wisdom. Sherbondy's characters, a familiar lot of fairytale and beloved heroes and heroines, are navigated through the straits of reality by an ironic and gentle presence. The lessons learned from these poems are not unlike those learned from the Snow White still finds that you can't take anything at face value, but instead of confronting this painful truth through the vehicle of the shiny apple, she ends up at Planned Parenthood because her prince has no health insurance. Sherbondy's poems are filled with subtle and pleasurable music, complementing the twist of beloved narrative into resonant truths.

Genres: Poetry

34 pages, Paperback

First published March 31, 2007

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sherbondy's chapbook is a fun romp into the world of updating and/or revisiting fairy tales and other childhood tales. In this slim collection, Sherbondy writes about Alice, Jack (from Jack and the Beanstalk), the Good Witch, and others.