I'd also like to demystify the idea that fairy tales are of use only to writers of fantasy or fabulism. I'd like to
celebrate their lucid form. And I'd like to reveal how
specific techniques in fairy tales cross stylistic
boundaries. For while the interpretation of fairy tales is a
well-traveled path among writers, fairy-tale techniques
remain little identified and appreciated.
-"Fairy Tale Is Form, Form Is Fairy Tale,"
Kate Bernheimer
Which statement best summarizes the central idea of
the text?
Many readers do not enjoy or appreciate fairy tales.
O Fairy tales relate to a style of writing called fantasy.
O Many fantasy writers have been inspired by fairy
tales.
The style and structure of fairy tales remain largely
unexplored.