Gregory maguire is the new york times bestselling author of confessions of an ugly stepsister. A tale of the once and future nutcracker, maguire sweeps his readers deep into the. The first edition of the novel was published in october 14th 2003, and was written by gregory maguire. He often writes revisionist tales of classic childrens tales, such as the wizard of oz in his wicked years series or retelling snow white in mirror mirror. A lyrical work of stunning creative vision, mirror mirror is set in renaissance italy, where gregory maguire draws a connection between the poison apple in the original snow white story and the borgia familys wellknown appetite for poisoning its foes. Wicked is about a land where animals talk and strive to be treated like firstclass citizens, munchkinlanders seek the comfort of middleclass stability, and the tin man becomes a victim of domestic violence. The life and times of the wicked witch of the west 1995, confessions of an ugly stepsister 1999.
Mirror, mirror novel news newspapers books scholar jstor march 20 learn how and when to remove this template. If you have any issues with the site, please dont hesitate to contact us. Peeking from the shelves at a local store was a copy of gregory maguires novel, wicked. The main characters of this fantasy, fiction story are. A few months ago, i was looking for a new book, as i am an avid reader. Wicked transforms the wicked witch of the west from l.
Mirror mirror by gregory maguire at the best online ebook storage. The first 2 books in the wicked years series and one stand alone novel. We thoughtfully gather quotes from our favorite books, both classic and current, and choose the ones that are most thoughtprovoking. The world was called montefiore, as far as she knew, and from her. Bestselling author gregory maguire drops readers behind the scenes of common childhood stories in such novels as wicked, mirror mirror and after alice, and in hiddensee. He was a professor and codirector at the simmons college center for the study of childrens literature from 19791985. Mirror, mirror goes a step further, as maguire uses historical figures to help illustrate the novel.
Although he grew up with a loving stepmother, the loss affected. Free download or read online mirror mirror pdf epub book. Wicked, son of a witch, mirror mirror by gregory maguire. Fantasy books gregory maguire for sale in stock ebay. Gregory maguire is noted for recreating or retelling previously created tales of fantasy. He is also well known for three additional books based on the wizard of oz, as well as confessions of an ugly stepsister, based on cinderella. Download and read online for free mirror mirror by gregory maguire. He looks at the other side of the coin, there are always two sides to each story and he always tells the other sides point of view on things. Gregory maguire takes a classic fairy tale or story and gives it a twist in realitys direction. Maguire has lectured on art, literature, and culture both at home and abroad. The life and times of the wicked witch of the west, are transformational retellings of familiar childrens stories. The life and times of the wicked witch of the west 1995 maguires mother died of complications from his birth. Its one of those books that draws you in, and when it ends youre left wanting.
My niece and i both read this book since weve enjoyed some of gregory maguires other works. Mirror, mirror is an american novel published in 2003. Mirror mirror by gregory maguire, 9780755341726, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. About the author gregory maguire is the new york times bestselling author of confessions of an ugly stepsister. Gregory maguire welcome to the world of gregory maguire. Born in albany, new york in 1954, gregory maguire is the author of novels and stories for children and adults. Mirror mirror is the reinvented story of snow white. Gregory maguire born june 9, 1954 is an american novelist. Gregory maguire, in full gregory peter maguire, born june 9, 1954, albany, new york, u. In mirror, mirror, gregory maguire adapts the fairy tale of. Maguire is married to painter andy newman, whom he has adopted three children with. For all of us, quotes are a great way to remember a book and to carry with us the authors best ideas.
Mirror, mirror by gregory maguire 2004, paperback for. What is the mirror, and what powers does it posses. This is a collab with my good youtube friend shannon cox of pages and polishes. Collecting maguire s books as i do, i love to read these to my sons at night.
In mirror, mirror, gregory maguire adapts the fairy tale of snow white, and while some. Make offer gregory maguire a lion among men the wicked years book 3 hardcover 2008 1st1st matchless. Now a beloved classic, wicked is the basis for a blockbuster tony awardwinning broadway musical. The borgias were a real clan in the 1500s, who were ruthless with the people they ruled and addicted to assuming as much power as they could. Gregory maguire unlocks the secrets of the nutcracker in an enchanting origin story. Mirror mirror by gregory maguire book club discussion.
Lucrezia borgia as the evil queenmaguire and mirror mirror will enthrall a wide array of book lovers. As he did with his previous novels wicked based on the wizard of oz and now a broadway musical and confessions of an ugly stepsister based on cinderella, maguire takes the bones of these old, wellknown stories and completely reinvents them into well. She is born on a farm in tuscany in 1495, and when she is seven, her father. Here there be spotted such beasts of the gm realm as ghosts, aliens, genetically modified chicken monsters, and teens buried alive in an underground city of the future. Gregory maguire books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. Son of a witch first paperback edition, 2006 mirror mirror first paperback edition, 2004 excellent condition. Sign up for news and special offers from harpercollins. Maguire has a lock on clever, elaborate retellings.
Mirror mirror is the story of a young girl who, through a strange twist of fate, is caught up in a web of lies, deceit and the search for immortality. Gregory maguire is an american novelist of fantasy and childrens novelist. Buy a cheap copy of mirror mirror book by gregory maguire. For an alternate version of a snow white tale by gregory maguire. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading mirror mirror.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Gregory maguire books list of books by author gregory. Fictiondb is committed to providing the best possible fiction reference information. A lyrical work of stunning creative vision, mirror mirror gives fresh life to the classic story of snow white and has a truth and beauty all its own.
I adore the story of snow white, and gregory maguires rendition is no exception. The life and times of the witch of the west, which inspired the hit broadway play wicked. Listen to mirror mirror audiobook by gregory maguire. Gregory maguire booklist gregory maguire message board. In this edition, page numbers are just like the physical edition. Lucrezia finds a way to send bianca father away for a long time. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Gregory maguire audio books, best sellers, author bio. Gregory maguire creates a fantasy world so rich and vivid that we will never look at oz the same way again.
A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Mirror mirror by gregory maguire is a modern twist on a classic fairytale. Known for twisting and subverting classic childrens tales to expose the deeper story underneath, gregory maguire wrote the bestselling book wicked. The novel is a revisionist version of the tale of snow white plot summary.
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