The Island of Happiness: Tales of Madame d'Aúlnoy

Hardcover Published: May 18, 2021 Copyright:2021 Pages:240 Size:7.75 x 10.25 in. Drawings by Natalie Frank Edited by Natalie Frank Translated by Jack Zipes Introduction by Jack Zipes Marie-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” (contes des fées). Presenting eight of d’Aulnoy’s magical stories, The Island of Happiness juxtaposes 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.This feast of words and visuals presents worlds where women exercise their independence and push against rigid social rules