Snow White by Donald Barthelme
The book is a modern, satirical retelling of the classic fairy tale, focusing on a contemporary Snow White who is disillusioned with her mundane life and the seven men she lives with. These men, who are not dwarfs but rather workers producing an unspecified product, are equally dissatisfied and introspective. The narrative explores themes of identity, existential ennui, and the search for meaning in a fragmented world, all conveyed through Barthelme's signature postmodern style, characterized by playful language, metafictional elements, and a non-linear structure.
- Published
- 1967
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 180-200
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.7)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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