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Summary: An Absolute Must Read...
Review: An absolute must read for anyone in a loving relationship, wanting/longing for a genuine relationship (this reviewer), needing help in restoring a relationship, etc. This book should accompany every proposal of marriage and be re-read at every anniversary ! Thank you Stephen Mitchell for a charming, inspiring, tug at the heart, "just what the doctor ordered" book about authentic love !
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Summary: Absolutely Wonderful
Review: I can't even begin to tell you how much I liked this book. I read it in two nights, and couldn't put it down. Anyone who enjoys getting away from normal everyday life every once in a while, please do yourself a favor and read this book.
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Summary: Great Beach Book
Review: I don't know why I bought this book but it was great fun to read! I have shared it with many friends, all who have loved it as well. You can read a lot into this little book. The pages are so worn, I need to get another copy!
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Summary: Great Beach Book
Review: In THE FROG PRINCE, Stephen Mitchell recreates an old fable with a message for any of us in romantic relationships today. He sets his story at the end of the Renaissance, when for quite some time, people had been noticing "Unusual Phenomena." These incidents involved giants, talking animals, and wish-granting rings. The stage is then set for our Princess to stumble upon an eloquent frog who proclaims his love for her. She believes that he is really a prince in disguise, but Frog possesses no such illusions. The tale shows us that true love means complete acceptance of your partner, and that only through belief in profound love can transcendence be achieved.Mitchell tells the story with a wink and a smile. Using metafictional constructs, he places the reader in the story--literally. As he describes night at the palace, the author confides: "There is no one on the great marble staircase but you and I." Then he draws us into the next scene: "Here, take my hand." Mitchell plays with traditional story conventions such as the opening, "Once Upon a Time," and the pace and manner in which a tale should unfold. Another aspect of his use of metafiction is the novella's intertextuality. Mitchell references many lines from HAMLET and to a smaller extent, the works of Jane Austen. All of these metafictional devices draw the reader's attention to the fact that they are reading a made-up tale, while simultaneously blurring the distinction between fiction and reality. After all, we are allowed into the palace. And being in the story and part of the story helps us to draw the valuable lessons the author hoped we would.
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Summary: An Enchanting Tale with Lessons for Us All
Review: In THE FROG PRINCE, Stephen Mitchell recreates an old fable with a message for any of us in romantic relationships today. He sets his story at the end of the Renaissance, when for quite some time, people had been noticing "Unusual Phenomena." These incidents involved giants, talking animals, and wish-granting rings. The stage is then set for our Princess to stumble upon an eloquent frog who proclaims his love for her. She believes that he is really a prince in disguise, but Frog possesses no such illusions. The tale shows us that true love means complete acceptance of your partner, and that only through belief in profound love can transcendence be achieved. Mitchell tells the story with a wink and a smile. Using metafictional constructs, he places the reader in the story--literally. As he describes night at the palace, the author confides: "There is no one on the great marble staircase but you and I." Then he draws us into the next scene: "Here, take my hand." Mitchell plays with traditional story conventions such as the opening, "Once Upon a Time," and the pace and manner in which a tale should unfold. Another aspect of his use of metafiction is the novella's intertextuality. Mitchell references many lines from HAMLET and to a smaller extent, the works of Jane Austen. All of these metafictional devices draw the reader's attention to the fact that they are reading a made-up tale, while simultaneously blurring the distinction between fiction and reality. After all, we are allowed into the palace. And being in the story and part of the story helps us to draw the valuable lessons the author hoped we would.
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Summary: Fun to read!
Review: Interesting interpretation of the original fairy tale. With many deep insights into the most secret world of human psychology. Fun enough to make you laugh.
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Summary: Nice rhythm, good to dance to
Review: Reminds me a bit of William Goldman's "Princess Bride." There is a bit of wisdom tempered by gentle humor, as in Goldman's work. Not a straightforward narrative, peppered as it is with asides and parenthetical backgrounds, but an intriguing and enjoyable (if short) diversion into fantasy. Well-written; a good choice of present for a spouse... or former spouse.
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Summary: Nice rhythm, good to dance to
Review: Reminds me a bit of William Goldman's "Princess Bride." There is a bit of wisdom tempered by gentle humor, as in Goldman's work. Not a straightforward narrative, peppered as it is with asides and parenthetical backgrounds, but an intriguing and enjoyable (if short) diversion into fantasy. Well-written; a good choice of present for a spouse... or former spouse.
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Summary: The truest love story
Review: Seems that there has not been enough romance in our busy lives lately... so Mr. Mitchell decided to give you something to fall in love with. This story is a pure delight from the first page to the last. I'm sure you'd enjoy playful historical insights and delicate language (the story takes place in France - the motherland of true romance). But this is all the shell - the pearl is the love story itself. We all know the actual tale, Stephen Mitchell, however, makes it unfold along with two strong and complex characters. Both lonely and proud princess and ugly frog have to overcome their fears to finally fall in love with each other. It's not easy for a frog to become human, it's never easy for a princess to find her prince. Stephen Mitchell describes the romance not as the love is born, but as it makes its way through to change them both. - No matter where you are in your relationship with somebody, this book is sure to make you kinder to that somebody.
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Summary: Wonderful, a ture masterpiece all of it's own, breataking!
Review: The book was great, a full-blowen masterpiece. One of a kind. This is a great book, good for all adults (teens like it too). Perfect for anyone, bringing laughs and fun on every page. Great!
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