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This Tale Is Forbidden

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Call no.
: 823.92 CRO
Penulis
: Polly Crosby
Penyumbang
: Cassieafiefie Anak Telesa
Ringkasan
"This Tale is Forbidden" by Polly Crosby is a young adult novel that intertwines elements of dystopian fiction with reimagined fairy tales, delivering a feminist message of empowerment. The story follows 16-year-old Nesta, who has been raised by her grandmother in an isolated woodland cottage, away from the oppressive regime of the nearby city. In Nesta's world, the Authorities have rewritten history, transforming tales of powerful, magical women into narratives featuring submissive princesses, thereby suppressing the truth about women's strength and magic. When her grandmother is abducted and taken to the city, Nesta embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her. Within the city, she discovers a society where women are forced to obey strict, outdated laws, including wearing regulation clothing and facing severe punishments for disobedience. Armed with the true stories of the past, Nesta becomes a target for the Authorities, who fear the power of the truth she holds. Her quest not only involves saving her grandmother but also aims to liberate the city's inhabitants by restoring the authentic tales of magical women and reigniting belief in magic. The novel has been described as "The Handmaid’s Tale meets the Brothers Grimm," offering a richly imagined takedown of the fairy tale stories we all know well, re-presented as dystopian twisted tales. It challenges the traditional narratives imposed by a patriarchal society and highlights the importance of reclaiming and retelling stories to reflect women's true power and agency.

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