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This article is from the Feminism References FAQ, by Cindy Tittle Moore tittle@netcom.com with numerous contributions by others.

Folklore:

Carter, Angela, ed. _The Virago Book of Fairy Tales_. Virago Press,
London, 1990. (American edition may have different title?)
A collection of "adult" fairy tales, all focusing on heroines,
from all around the world. On back. "This stunning collection
contains lyrical tales, bloody tales, hilariously funny and ripely
bawdy stories, from countries around the world. And no drippy
princesses or soppy fairies. Instead girls, women, crones, wise as
serpents, gentle as doves and occasionally daft as brushes."

Cole, Babbette. _Princess Smartypants_. G.P. Putnam's Sons, New
York. 1986.  
Children's book, where the princess rejects the prince.

Munsch, Robert. _The Paper Bag Princess_. Annick Press Ltd.,  
Toronto, Canada. 1980. 
Children's book, where the princess rejects the prince.

Zipes, Jack, ed. _Don't Bet on the Prince_.
Zipes is a folklorist who has collected feminist fairy tales in
this book and provided some analysis. Some are entirely new tales,
others are new takes on old tales.