After Ever After

This collection of retold fairy tales explores the enduring themes of what it means to be human, often imagining what comes after the traditional endings and delving into the characters' lives beyond their "happily ever after." Karen Nelson reexamines these stories across different versions, timelines, and locations while maintaining their core morals, inviting readers to reflect on their own journeys through the dark woods of life. As the stories are revisited, the collection challenges us to consider when we might return to these familiar tales and confront our own inner darkness.