WOMEN OF THE FAIRY TALE RESISTANCE The Forgotten Founding Mothers of the Fairy Tale and the Stories That They Spun

In 1600s Paris, with Louis XIV on the throne, a group of women gathered to have discussions in opposition to the patriarchy and other forces limiting women's opportunities. Narrator Hope Newhouse's feminine voicing is a suitable complement to the stories of these "conteuses," or storytellers, who crafted fairy tales out of their experiences. Newhouse's delicate voicings, appropriately imbued with a tone of thoughtful skepticism, capture the strength of both the writers and their tales. Each section begins with a narrative on the writer's often colorful and difficult background, followed by several of their tales. Newhouse's narration, with its distinct voicings for female and male characters, princesses and princes, fairies and spells, elicits a magical feeling. S.E.G. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2025]