
Fun Tales From Modern Fantasists
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I was tired of reading the same fairy tales over and over, so picked up this collection of contemporary tales by well known fantasy authors. I appreciated that many of these are by authors I've heard of and already enjoy the writings of; but it's nice to see a few new names and try out their storytelling skills too.
Terri Windling contributed an essay on fairy literature.
The stories include:
The Boys of Goose Hill by Charles de Lint
Catnyp by Delia Sherman
Elvenbrood, by Tanith Lee
The Faery Handbag, by Kelly Link
The Night Market, by Holly Black
Immersed in Matter, by NIna Kiriki HOffman
Undine, by Patricia A. McKillip
The Oakthing, by Gregory Maguire
The Faery Reel, by Neil Gaiman
How to Find Faery, by Nan Fry
I don't really like "urban" fantasy or fantasy set in a modern setting, so was relieved that quite a few of these stories are set in typical fantasy settings.
Review ID: 10000000001968297

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