Fan Studies, Folktales, and the Adaptation of Royal Characters -- Progressive (and Not-so-Progressive) Princesses -- Progressive (and Not-so-Progressive) Princes -- Rejecting the Crown -- Queering the Crown -- Royals of Color -- Conclusion.
Summary:
"Doughty examines twenty-first century children's and young adult literature featuring royal characters, exploring different ways that authors reshape traditional folktale and Disney royals to create new royals that transform the traditional roles. She explores royals in terms of gender, queerness, and race and ethnicity" -- Provided by publisher.
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