The Tolkien Reader

The Tolkien Reader
Author: John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1986-11
Genre: Adventure stories, English
ISBN: 9780756910723

A classic collection of stories, poems, and critical essays by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Fantasy Tales 4

Fantasy Tales 4
Author: Kim Newman
Publisher: Robinson
Total Pages: 93
Release: 2013-10-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1472113713

In this amazing issue: Three boys are pursued by a shapeless terror in The Drain by Stephen Gallagher, author of Down River and Rain. Acclaimed writer Charles L. Grant takes motherly love to the limits in Alice Smiling. And Kim Newman reveals an obsessive book collector's dark secret in The Man who collected Barker. Plus news and views from the world of fantasy and horror.

Rudyard Kipling's Tales of Horror and Fantasy

Rudyard Kipling's Tales of Horror and Fantasy
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 1008
Release: 2008-11-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 160598664X

From ghost stories to psychological suspense, the complete horror and dark fantasy stories of Rudyard Kipling. Rudyard Kipling, a major figure of English literature, used the full power and intensity of his imagination and his writing ability in his excursions into fantasy. Kipling is considered one of England's greatest writers, but was born in Bombay. He was educated in England, but returned to India in 1882, where he began writing fantasy and supernatural stories set in his native continent: "The Phantom Rickshaw," "The Strange Ride of Morrowbie Jukes," and his most famous horror story, "The Mark of the Beast" (1890). This masterwork collection, edited by Stephen Jones (Britain's most accomplished and acclaimed anthologist) for the first time collects all of Kipling's fantastic fiction, ranging from traditional ghostly tales to psychological horror.

Tolkien Fantasy Tales

Tolkien Fantasy Tales
Author: J. R. R. Tolkien
Publisher: Del Rey
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0345466462

Contains four volumes of stories, poems, commentaries, unpublished manuscripts, and translations of medieval poems by Tolkien, including tales of Middle-earth, the setting of his Lord of the Rings novels.

Fairy Tales of London

Fairy Tales of London
Author: Hadas Elber-Aviram
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2021-01-28
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1350110698

Finalist for the 2022 Mythopoeic Scholarship Award for Myth and Fantasy Studies From the time of Charles Dickens, the imaginative power of the city of London has frequently inspired writers to their most creative flights of fantasy. Charting a new history of London fantasy writing from the Victorian era to the 21st century, Fairy Tales of London explores a powerful tradition of urban fantasy distinct from the rural tales of writers such as J.R.R. Tolkien. Hadas Elber-Aviram traces this urban tradition from Dickens, through the scientific romances of H.G. Wells, the anti-fantasies of George Orwell and Mervyn Peake to contemporary science fiction and fantasy writers such as Michael Moorcock, Neil Gaiman and China Miéville.

Nona the Ninth

Nona the Ninth
Author: Tamsyn Muir
Publisher: Tordotcom
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2022-09-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1250854121

Tamsyn Muir's New York Times and USA Today bestselling Locked Tomb Series continues with Nona ...the Ninth? A Finalist for the Hugo and Locus Awards! An Indie Next Pick! The Locked Tomb is a 2023 Hugo Finalist for Best Series! “You will love Nona, and Nona loves you.” —Alix E. Harrow “Unlike anything I've ever read.” —V.E. Schwab on Gideon the Ninth “Deft, tense and atmospheric, compellingly immersive and wildly original.” —The New York Times on Gideon the Ninth Her city is under siege. The zombies are coming back. And all Nona wants is a birthday party. In many ways, Nona is like other people. She lives with her family, has a job at her local school, and loves walks on the beach and meeting new dogs. But Nona's not like other people. Six months ago she woke up in a stranger's body, and she's afraid she might have to give it back. The whole city is falling to pieces. A monstrous blue sphere hangs on the horizon, ready to tear the planet apart. Blood of Eden forces have surrounded the last Cohort facility and wait for the Emperor Undying to come calling. Their leaders want Nona to be the weapon that will save them from the Nine Houses. Nona would prefer to live an ordinary life with the people she loves, with Pyrrha and Camilla and Palamedes, but she also knows that nothing lasts forever. And each night, Nona dreams of a woman with a skull-painted face... At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Classic Tales of Science Fiction & Fantasy

Classic Tales of Science Fiction & Fantasy
Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 1483
Release: 2016-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1626868190

Blast off into the unknown with this collection of ten classical works of science fiction and fantasy. Long before we ventured into outer space or explored the most remote regions of the planet, writers have spun stories of what might lie in those unknown worlds, or what awaits humanity in the future. Classic Tales of Science Fiction & Fantasy is a collection of ten novels and short stories that blazed the trail for the popular genre. Works by acclaimed authors such as Jules Verne, H. G. Wells, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Jack London, and H. P. Lovecraft will transport the reader to distant places and times—and set the imagination ablaze!

Arthur Morrison Ultimate Collection: 80+ Mysteries, Detective Stories & Dark Fantasy Tales

Arthur Morrison Ultimate Collection: 80+ Mysteries, Detective Stories & Dark Fantasy Tales
Author: Arthur Morrison
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 2112
Release: 2023-12-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Arthur Morrison's 'Ultimate Collection' is a masterpiece that showcases his talent for crafting gripping mysteries, detective stories, and dark fantasy tales. Morrison's writing style is characterized by its vivid descriptions, intricate plots, and multi-layered characters, making each story a captivating read for fans of the mystery genre. Set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Morrison's work reflects the socio-economic realities and cultural nuances of Victorian London, adding depth and richness to his narratives. This collection is a treasure trove of literary gems that will keep readers engrossed from the first page to the last. Arthur Morrison, a prolific writer of his time, drew inspiration from his observations of urban life and the human experience, which is evident in the depth and authenticity of his stories. His keen eye for detail and his ability to weave together intricate plots set him apart as a master of the mystery genre. Morrison's diverse range of themes and genres in this collection showcases his versatility and creativity as a writer. For fans of mystery, detective fiction, and dark fantasy, Arthur Morrison's 'Ultimate Collection' is a must-read. With over 80 stories to choose from, this anthology offers a rich and immersive reading experience that is sure to delight and intrigue readers of all tastes and preferences.

ADELA CATHCART - The Complete Fantasy Tales Series: The Light Princess, The Shadows, Christmas Eve, The Giant's Heart, The Broken Swords, The Cruel Painter, The Castle and many more

ADELA CATHCART - The Complete Fantasy Tales Series: The Light Princess, The Shadows, Christmas Eve, The Giant's Heart, The Broken Swords, The Cruel Painter, The Castle and many more
Author: George MacDonald
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2015-10-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 8026845706

This carefully crafted ebook: “ADELA CATHCART - The Complete Fantasy Tales Series: The Light Princess, The Shadows, Christmas Eve, The Giant's Heart, The Broken Swords, The Cruel Painter, The Castle and many more” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Excerpt: “I confess I was a little dismayed to find what a solemn turn the club-stories had taken. But this dismay lasted for a moment only; for I saw that Adela was deeply interested, again wearing the look that indicates abstracted thought and feeling. I said to myself: "This is very different mental fare from what you have been used to, Adela." But she seemed able to mark, learn, and inwardly digest it, for she had the appearance of one who is stilled by the strange newness of her thoughts. I was sure that she was now experiencing a consciousness of existence quite different from anything she had known before. But it had a curious outcome.” George MacDonald (1824-1905) was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. He was a pioneering figure in the field of fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow writer Lewis Carroll. His writings have been cited as a major literary influence by many notable authors including W. H. Auden, C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, Walter de la Mare, E. Nesbit and Madeleine L'Engle. G. K. Chesterton cited The Princess and the Goblin as a book that had "made a difference to my whole existence". Table of Contents: CHRISTMAS EVE CHURCH THE CHRISTMAS DINNER THE NEW DOCTOR THE LIGHT PRINCESS THE BELL THE SCHOOLMASTER'S STORY SONG THE CURATE AND HIS WIFE THE SHADOWS THE EVENING AT THE CURATE'S PERCY AND HIS MOTHER THE BROKEN SWORDS MY UNCLE PETER THE GIANT'S HEART A CHILD'S HOLIDAY INTERRUPTION PERCY THE CRUEL PAINTER THE CASTLE WHAT NEXT? GENERALSHIP AN UNFORESEEN FORESIGHT

A Year Of Sex Fantasy Tales

A Year Of Sex Fantasy Tales
Author: Juan Salanova
Publisher: Litres
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2019-04-09
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 5041647011

12 stories, 12 characters, 6 men, 6 women. It begins in 2015 and each story represents a country further east and 10 years before the previous one, until it goes around the world. In all of them, sex beats as a life force.Beat by beat, full of bodily sensitivity, twelve characters, six women and six men, enter worlds where reason is overwhelmed by passion, diving into the past on a continuous journey to the east. At every stop you will face real people, patients with social diseases that make our planet such a complex and sometimes inhospitable world. Sex made into fantasy as a vital impulse will be the constant that will animate the development of your existence. An impressive voyeuristic visit to the last century of our history.