{"product_id":"the-island-of-happiness-tales-of-madame-daulnoy-9780691180243","title":"The Island of Happiness: Tales of Madame d'Aulnoy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn enchanting selection of Madame d'Aulnoy's seventeenth-century French fairy tales, interpreted by contemporary visual artist Natalie Frank\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMarie-Catherine Le Jumel de Barneville (1650-1705), also known as Madame d'Aulnoy, was a pioneer of the French literary fairy tale. Though d'Aulnoy's work now rarely appears outside of anthologies, her books were notably popular during her lifetime, and she was in fact the author who coined the term \"fairy tales\" (\u003ci\u003econtes des f es\u003c\/i\u003e). Presenting eight of d'Aulnoy's magical stories, \u003ci\u003eThe Island of Happiness \u003c\/i\u003ejuxtaposes poetic English translations with a wealth of original, contemporary drawings by Natalie Frank, one of today's most outstanding visual artists. In this beautiful volume, classic narratives are interpreted and made anew through Frank's feminist and surreal images. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis feast of words and visuals presents worlds where women exercise their independence and push against rigid social rules. Fidelity and sincerity are valued over jealousy and greed, though not everything ends seamlessly. Selected tales include \"Belle-Belle,\" where an incompetent king has his kingdom restored to him through an androgynous heroine's constancy. In \"The Green Serpent,\" a heroine falls in love with the eponymous snake, is punished by a wicked fairy, and endures trials to prove her worthiness. And in \"The White Cat,\" a young prince is dazzled by the astonishing powers of a feline. Jack Zipes's informative introduction offers historical context, and Natalie Frank's opening essay delves into her aesthetic approaches to d'Aulnoy's characters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn inspired integration of art and text, \u003ci\u003eThe Island of Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with seductive stories of transformation and enchantment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNatalie Frank\u003c\/b\u003e is an American artist based in New York City. Her work is held in numerous collections, including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Blanton Museum of Art. Her books include \u003ci\u003eTales of the Brothers Grimm\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Sorcerer's Apprentice\u003c\/i\u003e (Princeton), and \u003ci\u003eO\u003c\/i\u003e. Instagram @nataliegwenfrank \u003cb\u003eJack Zipes\u003c\/b\u003e is the editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm\u003c\/i\u003e (Princeton) and \u003ci\u003eThe Great Fairy Tale Tradition\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Princeton University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50495039996178,"sku":"9780691180243","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7756eb90-723a-42a8-8220-e4cbbe9b4825.jpg?v=1730670461","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-island-of-happiness-tales-of-madame-daulnoy-9780691180243","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}