Faye Keegan

Faye Keegan

Faye Keegan is freelance writer whose work has appeared in a wide variety of publications, including the Guardian, Vogue, and National Geographic. She also works in a bookshop, and has a Ph.D. in mid-twentieth century romance novels. She lives in the countryside near Oxford, UK. You can find more of her work at fayekeegan.co.uk.

“Snow White” doesn’t always feature a poisoned apple.

Scholars believe the tale—which has versions around the world—represents everything from the pain of motherhood to childhood jealousy (and some even think it might be based on real history).

Faye Keegan