The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty

Anne Rice

1983

"The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty" by Anne Rice, writing under the pen name A.N. Roquelaure, is a reimagining of the classic fairy tale with an erotic twist. Awakened from her slumber not by a gentle kiss but by a prince's bold actions, Beauty is swept into a realm where she is trained in submission and sensuality. Taken to the prince's kingdom, she becomes part of an opulent and ritualized society that thrives on the exploration of pleasure and power dynamics. The novel delves into themes of desire, control, and transformation, challenging conventional notions of love and obedience.