The Oxford Companion to Fairy Tales

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Feist, Raymond E.

Feist, Raymond E. (1945– ),
American writer of fantasy novels. While most of Feist's work consists of fantasy sagas set in invented worlds, Faerie Tale (1988), a horror novel, makes unusual use of British fairy lore, transplanting fairyland to the woods of modern America. The story follows a traditional ‘changeling’ plot: a child is abducted to the Erl King's court and a ‘faerie changeling’ left in his place. His twin brother must journey ‘into the woods’ and withstand many trials to win him back. Feist invigorates this standard tale by placing it in the present day, casting a dark glamour over the woods and its denizens.

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