The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty (Sleeping Beauty, #1)
by A.N. Roquelaure, Anne Rice
The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by A.N. Roquelaure, Anne Rice holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.28 out of 5, based on 38.4K reader ratings. First published in 1983. The book spans 253 pages.
About The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty
In the traditional folktale of "Sleeping Beauty," the spell cast upon the lovely young princess and everyone in her castle can only be broken by the kiss of a Prince. It is an ancient story, one that originally emerged from and still deeply disturbs the mind's unconscious. Now Anne Rice's retelling of the Beauty story probes the unspoken implications of this lush, suggestive tale by exploring its undeniable connection to sexual desire. Here the Prince awakens Beauty, not with a kiss, but with sexual initiation. His reward for ending the hundred years of enchantment is Beauty's complete and total enslavement to him ... as Anne Rice explores the world of erotic yearning and fantasy in a classic that becomes, with her skillful pen, a compelling experience.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | A.N. Roquelaure, Anne Rice |
| Published | 1983 |
| Pages | 253 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.28 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 38,387 |
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What genre is The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty?
The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty worth reading?
Based on 38.4K reader ratings, The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty has an average score of 3.28 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty?
The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty has 253 pages.
Who wrote The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty?
The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty was written by A.N. Roquelaure, Anne Rice. It was first published in 1983.
What is the ISBN for The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty?
The ISBN-13 for The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty is 9780452281420.0.
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