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Once upon a More Enlightened Time : More Politically Correct Bedtime Stories

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Once upon a More Enlightened Time : More Politically Correct Bedtime Stories - Thryft
Once upon a More Enlightened Time : More Politically Correct Bedtime Stories - Thryft

Distorted fairy tales retold with political correctness.

Recommendation: Once Upon a More Enlightened Time is an excellent read for those with a sense of humor and a love for fairy tales. The book presents classic stories with a modern-day approach, subverting traditional storylines to be more diverse and inclusive. The author's satirical approach sends a strong message about the importance of questioning social norms and traditions, and this book would be enjoyed by anyone who appreciates poking fun at societal conventions.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Once upon a More Enlightened Time : More Politically Correct Bedtime Stories

RM18.27 MYR Now RM14.55 MYR Save 20%
Compare to estimated retail price: RM52.15 MYR  

The item you've got your eye on is secondhand. You probably already know that, but just in case!

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ISBN: 9780028604190
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Date of Publication: 1995-05-01
Format: Hardback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Contemporary
Related Topics: Retellings, Magical Realism
Goodreads rating: 3.66
(rated by 1784 readers)

Description

The successor to the best-selling Politically Correct Bedtime Stories offers more humorous revisions of supposedly outmoded fairytales, such as "The Duckling That Was Judged on Its Personal Merit and Not on Its Physical Appearance." 700,000 first printing. $300,000 ad/promo.


Author: James Finn Garner
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 96
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publication Date: 01 May 1995
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Books in Like New Condition

This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Distorted fairy tales retold with political correctness.

Recommendation: Once Upon a More Enlightened Time is an excellent read for those with a sense of humor and a love for fairy tales. The book presents classic stories with a modern-day approach, subverting traditional storylines to be more diverse and inclusive. The author's satirical approach sends a strong message about the importance of questioning social norms and traditions, and this book would be enjoyed by anyone who appreciates poking fun at societal conventions.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.