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Epic: Legends of Fantasy
| Author: | John Joseph Adams |
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Tachyon Publications, 2012 |
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| Book Type: | Anthology |
| Genre: | Fantasy |
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Synopsis
From the creation myths and quest sagas of ancient times to the megapopular fantasy novels of today, this quintessential anthology of epic fantasy is adventurous storytelling at its best. With rich and vibrant world building, readers are transported to antiquated realms to witness noble sacrifices and astonishing wonders. Gathering a comprehensive survey of beloved stories from the genre, this compilation includes stories by such luminaries as George R. R. Martin, Robert Jordan, Terry Brooks, Ursula K. Le Guin, Robin Hobb, and Tad Williams. Inspiring and larger-than-life, these tales offer timeless values of courage and friendship in the face of ultimate evil and express mankind's greatest hopes and fears.
Table of Contents:
- Foreword (Epic) - essay by Brent Weeks
- Introduction (Epic) - essay by John Joseph Adams
- Homecoming - (2003) - novella by Robin Hobb
- The Word of Unbinding - (1964) - short story by Ursula K. Le Guin
- The Burning Man - (1998) - novelette by Tad Williams
- As the Wheel Turns - (2010) - short story by Aliette de Bodard
- The Alchemist - (2010) - novella by Paolo Bacigalupi
- Sandmagic - (1979) - novelette by Orson Scott Card
- The Road to Levinshir - (2002) - short story by Patrick Rothfuss
- Rysn - shortstory by Brandon Sanderson
- While the Gods Laugh - (1961) - novelette by Michael Moorcock
- Mother of All Russiya - (2012) - short story by Melanie Rawn
- Riding the Shore of the River of Death - (2009) - short fiction by Kate Elliott
- Bound Man - (2006) - novelette by Mary Robinette Kowal
- The Narcomancer - (2007) - short fiction by N. K. Jemisin
- Strife Lingers in Memory - (2002) - shortstory by Carrie Vaughn
- The Mad Apprentice - (2010) - novelette by Trudi Canavan
- Otherling - (2000) - novelette by Juliet Marillier
- The Mystery Knight - short fiction by George R. R. Martin
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