Description

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This book explores the intersection of folklore and new media storytelling in feminist adaptations of traditional fairy tales, with a focus on the Germanic folktale and its reinterpretation within online fan fiction. The adaptations show the fascinating longevity of the folktale and its power to reimagine the Germanic past into the future.

About the Author

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Jaime W. Roots is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor of German at Washington and Lee University, where she teaches a range of courses in German language and literature. Her research focuses on German folklore from the nineteenth century to the present, gender representations in folklore, fandom studies, and the incorporation of Digital Humanities in teaching. Her work includes publications on new media folklore, modern feminist folklore revisions, and cultural memory in folktale collections.