by Amanda Leduc
First published 2020
In "Disfigured," Amanda Leduc examines how fairy tales shape our perceptions of disability, beauty, and belonging. Weaving personal narratives with literary analysis, Leduc uncovers the troubling ways these traditional stories have codified marginalization. From the villainous hunchback to the silenced mermaid, Leduc reveals the deep-rooted biases that inform our collective imagination. As she delves into her own experiences as a disabled woman, Leduc challenges readers to reckon with the damaging impacts of these enduring myths. Ultimately, "Disfigured" is a powerful call to reimagine fairy tales - and the world - to be more inclusive, empathetic, and just.
Genres: literary-criticism, literary-fiction, non-fiction, 21st-century, academic, disability
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-narrative
255 pages · Kindle Edition · Canada Council for the Arts
Content warnings: ableism