Fantasy Novels

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Aug 31, 20239 min read

Manuscript vs Myth: Spinning Silver

We take a look at the fairy tale influences behind Naomi Novik’s enchanting, Rumpelstiltskin-inspired novel, Spinning Silver.

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Nov 24, 20226 min read

Manuscript vs Myth: The Fox Woman

Kij Johnson’s novel, The Fox Woman, is an enchanting retelling of the Japanese legend of Kaya no Yoshifuji - a man stolen away by a fox.

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Nov 3, 20226 min read

Manuscript vs Myth: Six Crimson Cranes

We take a look at Elizabeth Lim's enchanting novel which reimagines the Six Swans fairy tale in an Asian-inspired fantasy world.

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Jul 7, 20227 min read

Manuscript vs Myth: Feet of Clay

in this novel Pratchett asks the question 'what defines a person' as we meet his interpretation of a golem - creatures from Jewish folklore.

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Jan 6, 20225 min read

Manuscript vs Myth: Chosen Ones

We take a look at the mythical inspiration behind the magical weapons that appear in Veronica Roth's YA fantasy novel, Chosen Ones.

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Nov 12, 20215 min read

Manuscript vs Myth: Legendborn

We take a look at Tracy Deonn's stunning novel Legendborn, which offers a unique reimagining of Arthurian Legend.

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Jul 2, 20215 min read

Manuscript vs Myth: The Cruel Prince

Telling the story of three sisters, stolen to fairyland, Black draws on myths of evil fairies and the ways that people protected themselves.

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Mar 12, 20216 min read

The Influence of Norse Mythology on Tolkien’s Works

Possibly the most famous fantasy author of all time, Tolkien clearly drew inspiration from various legends - significantly, Norse myths.

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