Only Prince Charming Gets to Break the Rules: Gender and Rule Violation in Fairy Tales and Life by Anne E. Beall Book Tour, Guest Post & Giveaway! {Ends 5/22/23}

Apr 27, 2023 | 1 comment

Book Details:

Only Prince Charming Gets to Break the Rules: Gender and Rule Violation in Fairy Tales and Life by Anne E. Beall
Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 148 pages
Genre: Feminist, Fairy Tales,Literary Criticism
Publisher: Independent Publishing
Release date: Oct 2022
Tour dates: April 24 to May 15, 2023
Content Rating: PG + M. Some mature themes, some characters are executed for their transgressions, some violence

Book Description:

Explore the fascinating link between gender stereotypes in fairy tales and real-world life with Only Prince Charming Gets to Break the Rules: Gender and Rule Violation in Fairy Tales and Life. This thought-provoking book carefully analyzes 200 folktales and fairy tales from around the world, uncovering a universal disparity in how male and female characters are punished for breaking the rules. Through a blend of thorough research and literary investigation, the book sheds light on how these stereotypes affect our families, politics, and education. A powerful feminist critique of social norms, this academic yet accessible exploration shows how our most cherished tales shape our cultures.

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Guest Post:

Only Prince Charming Gets to Break the Rules by Anne E. Beall

Our analysis of traditional fairy tales has revealed a common pattern: female characters often break the rules less than male characters, but receive harsher punishments. However, there are exceptions to this pattern. One such example is the Norwegian folktale ”East of the Sun and West of the Moon’ in which the main female character defies a rule and embarks on a transformative journey to rescue her prince.

The story begins with a poor family who receives a visit from a white bear. The bear offers them wealth and prosperity for the youngest daughter becoming his companion. The young woman agrees, and the bear takes her to live with him in a magnificent castle. At night, the bear transforms into a human prince because he is under a spell. He warns her not to look at him in his human form at night, as doing so would make it impossible for him to regain his true form.

The young woman lives happily with the prince for some time but eventually becomes homesick and asks to visit her family. The prince agrees but warns her not to speak to her mother alone, as her mother may learn about their living situation, which would make them “unlucky”.

She follows his advice at first, but her mother eventually corners her and discovers her daughter’s secret. The mother tells the young woman that the prince may be a troll and advises her to light a candle at night to look at him.

Frightened by her mother’s warning, she lights a candle to look at him while he sleeps.

He is not a troll, but a very handsome man. She falls deeply in love and bends over to kiss him.

However, she accidentally drops hot wax on him, waking him up. The prince tells the young woman that her actions have caused them to be separated and that he must now go to a castle “east of the sun and west of the moon” where he must marry a princess with a long nose whom he does not love.

When the young woman wakes up, the prince and the palace are both gone. She is determined to rescue him. She embarks on a challenging journey, aided by the North, South, East, and West Wind, who each take her part of the way on her journey. Finally, she arrives at the castle where the long-nose princess lives. Through various enchanted objects, the young woman gathered on her travels, she eventually frees the prince. Together, they journey back to their home together and live happily ever after.

In this fairytale, the main female character breaks the rule of not looking at the prince in his human form. Although her actions initially lead to negative consequences, her determination to set things right drives her on a transformative journey. Along the way, she faces various challenges and grows in strength and courage. Ultimately, she rescues the prince and gains love and happiness. The story serves as a reminder that sometimes breaking the rules can lead to unexpected outcomes and opportunities for growth.

Thank you,
Anne E. Beall

Meet the Author:

Anne E. Beall is an award-winning author whose books have been featured in People Magazine, Chicago Tribune, Toronto Sun, Hers Magazine, Ms. Career Girl, and she’s been interviewed by NBC, NPR, and WGN. Her book, Cinderella Didn’t Live Happily Ever After: The Hidden Messages in Fairy Tales won a Gold award from Literary Titan. And her Heartfelt Connections book was named one of the top 100 Notable Indie books in 2016 by Shelf Unbound. She received her PhD in social psychology from Yale University and is the founder of the strategic market research firm, Beall Research.

Connect with the author:  website ~ facebook ~ goodreads

The Tour Schedule:

Apr 24 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway
Apr 25 – Stephanie Jane – book review / giveaway
Apr 26 – Casia’s Corner – book review / giveaway
Apr 27 –Rockin’ Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
Apr 28 –I’m Into Books – book spotlight / giveaway
May 1 –Just Another Reader – book review
May 3 – Liese’s Blog –  book spotlight
May 3 – 411 ON BOOKS, AUTHORS, AND PUBLISHING NEWS – book spotlight / giveaway
May 5 –Novels Alive – book review / giveaway
May 5 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
May 8 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway
May 9 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway
May 9 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway
May 10 –The Phantom Paragrapher – book review / giveaway
May 11 –Sadie’s Spotlight – book spotlight
May 12 –Books for Books – book spotlight
May 12 – Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway
May 15 –Sue’s Musings – book review / giveaway 

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1 Comment
  1. Anne

    A thought provoking and fascinating book which is a real treasure.

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