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"The young couple are more human and rounded in character than is usual in fairy tales — Maj, grave and serious; the prince, merry and impulsive. They are not a stereotyped fairy tale couple; and the cheerful message here is that heroines may indeed have more wisdom and knowledge than heroes, and a hero need not be traditionally heroic nor excel in all things to be loved." (159) re: "Mastermaid"

"The court ladies' eyebrows went up even higher. The gentlemen looked disturbed and a little afraid. They loved to see fierce, strong men tugging and grunting at each other, but Forever Mountain was a little too much for them." (47) from "Three Strong Women"