The book went on to spin the tale of a charmed girl named Rapunzel, who spent her days in the tower sewing dresses with a friend. She loved when the witch came to visit and teach songs, including one that made Rapunzel’s hair grow longer. But tension arrived: One day, Rapunzel looked out the window and saw a fair in the village nearby. She wanted to go, but the witch was off tending to her garden and couldn’t let her out. Fortunately, a prince riding by in his carriage called up to her, “Rapunzel! Why aren’t you at the fair?”

Interessant artikkel i Boston Globe om hvordan Rapunzel og andre eventyr reduseres til den lykkelige slutten. Noe av dette var i hvert fall nytt for meg, som ikke leser så mange prinsesseblader til daglig, selv om disneyfiseringen av den lille havfruen selvfølgelig er et velkjent eksempel. (Via Read Roger)