Each story in White Cat, Black Dog is explicitly linked to a specific fairy tale. Link’s affinity for fairy tales is partly thematic—her work is full of such magical motifs as talking animals ...

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In her newest short story collection, “White Cat, Black Dog,” Kelly Link draws inspiration from a variety of fairy-tales to blur the boundaries between reality and fantasy.

White Cat, Black Dog: Stories. By Kelly Link. Random House. 272 pages. We may earn a commission when you buy products through the links on our site. Buy Book. Amazon Barnes & Noble Books a Million ...

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