The Frog Prince: A Fairy Tale for Consenting Adults

Stephen Mitchell
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In this brilliant jewel of a book, the best-selling author of Tao Te A New English Version expands and deepens the classic fairy tale in the most surprising and delightful ways, giving new emphasis to its message of the transcendent power of love. The Frog Prince tells the story of a meditative frog's love for a rebellious princess, how she came to love him in spite of herself, and how her refusal to compromise helped him become who he truly was. This is a magical book that moves (amphibiously) from story to meditation and back, from the outrageous to the philosophical to the silly to the sublime. Profound, touching, written in prose as lively and unpredictable as a dream, The Frog Prince tickles the mind, opens the heart, and holds up a mirror to the soul.
Genres: FantasyFictionFairy TalesPhilosophyFairy Tale RetellingsRetellingsMythologyAdultBeauty and The BeastMagic
188 Pages

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