The Witch Demands a Retraction: Fairy Tale Reboots for Adults

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By Melissa Balmain ’87

Published May 17, 2021

In a new poetry collection, Balmain reimagines classic fairy tales for adults. With titles like “Pinocchio Runs for Office,” “Not So Snow White” and “Jack Admits There Was No Beanstalk,” Balmain’s book brings wry, bawdy humor and modern perspectives to centuries-old stories.

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The cover of PAW’s December, 2024, issue, featuring a photo of Albert Einstein in a book-filled office with his secretary, Helen Dukas.
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