I’ve always loved the Norwegian East of the Sun, West of the Moon fairy tale. There are a lot of variations out there from all over the world but what they have in common is this: the girl saves her lover (and herself) after some intense trials.
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My Top 10 Favorite Fairy Tale Retellings - and Why You Need to Read Them
I reach for a fairy tale (or retelling of one) nine times out of ten when I pick up a book.
The Scent of Leaves and the Ballad of Tam Lin
If I had to choose only a handful of stories to read for the rest of my life Tam Lin would be one of them.