Snow White
Snow White by Donald Barthelme, published by Simon and Schuster on May 30, 1996, is a first edition novel comprising 186 pages. This work presents a countercultural and experimental reconstruction of the traditional fairytale, offering a modern interpretation that diverges from the familiar Disney narrative. In Barthelme’s rendition, Snow White is depicted as a seductive woman awaiting her prince’s return to New York, reflecting a playful and postmodern approach to storytelling.
Readers will find that Barthelme’s narrative pushes the boundaries of fiction and form, inviting exploration of themes related to romance and literary conventions. The novel engages with the classic tale in a way that prompts reflection on its cultural implications, making it a notable addition to the realms of fiction and literary classics. This edition, written in English, showcases Barthelme’s unique style and contributes to the ongoing conversation about the evolution of storytelling.
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“Eccentric, dazzling…the literary conversation piece of the year.” –San Francisco Chronicle
An American short story writer and novelist acclaimed for his playful, postmodern style of short fiction, Barthelme’s first novel, Snow White, is a countercultural, experimental reconstruction of the Disney version of the traditional fairytale.
In Barthelme’s modern day world, Snow White is a seductive woman waiting for her prince to return to New York. Pushing the bounds of fiction and form, Barthelme subverts the classic tale, prompting The New York Times to call him “a splendid practitioner at the peak of his power” and inspiring a new generation of authors including Charles Baxter, Dave Eggers, and David Gates.
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