The Beastly Bride: And Other Tales of the Animal People (Digital Original)

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Synopsis
Shapeshifting stories by Tanith Lee, Peter S. Beagle, Midori Snyder, Jane Yolen, and others: &“Rich reading that meets the editors&’ high standards.&” —Kirkus Reviews In world mythology, transformation legends are attached to almost every type of animal: a variety of birds, fish, reptiles, and even insects. In this book, you&’ll find stories inspired by such myths from around the world, retold and reimagined by some of the very best writers in the realm of fantasy and science fiction. In &“The Puma&’s Daughter&” by World Fantasy Award–winning author Tanith Lee, a boy betrothed to a girl from a powerful family in the hills hears whispered rumors about his intended that describe her golden hair, her strength—and her ability to transform into a great cat. A man brings his boyfriend to his conservative hometown, teaching his little sister a lot about acceptance—and mermen—in &“Map of Seventeen&” by Stonewall Honor Award–author Christopher Barzak. And in &“The Hikikomori&” by Hiromi Goto, winner of the Commonwealth Writers&’ Prize, a misfit fifteen-year-old girl, bullied at school, discovers her true form—and heroic purpose. &“Twenty-two short stories and poems speak to the fascination with therianthropy (animal-human metamorphosis). From riffs on Beauty and the Beast to original tales of sexuality and an adolescent yeti, well-known fantasy and sci-fi authors create morsels that address themes as varied as coming-of-age and the environment—all while changing people into animals and vice versa.&” —Booklist &“This collection will appeal to fantasy lovers as it provides both stories by beloved authors and exciting new voices to discover.&” —School Library Journal &“A top-to-bottom very readable, engaging, book.&” —SF Site
Copyright:
2010

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
508 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781504082099
Publisher:
Open Road Media
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Ellen Datlow
Edited by:
Terri Windling

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