Middle Unearthed: The Best Fantasy Short Stories 1800-1849

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Middle Unearthed: The Best Fantasy Short Stories 1800-1849

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Before there were lovable green ogres called Shrek and kid wizards named Harry Potter, there were the 10 best fantasy short stories published in English during the first half of the nineteenth century. These excellent stories have been uncovered by Andrew Barger, awarding winning editor of 6a66le: The Best Horror Short Stories 1800-1849 and BlooDeath: The Best Vampire Short Stories 1800-1849.In old magazines and forgotten journals, Andrew read well over 100 fantasy short stories and settled on the very best for this fantasy anthology. He provides a list, at the back of the collection, of the stories considered along with the author and year of publication. Andrew further includes background introductions to each story and author photos, where available. But his treatment of some of the earliest stories in the genre gets even better with annotations of the stories, which allow readers to peek behind the stories.2015 Middle Unearthed, an Introduction — Andrew Barger1836 “The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton” — Charles Dickens1839 “The Kelpie Rock” — Joseph Holt Ingraham1831 “Transformation” — Mary Shelley1819 “Rip Van Winkle” — Washington Irving1824 “Lilian of the Vale” — George Darley1835 “The Doom of Soulis” — John MacKay Wilson1827 “The Dwarf Nose” — Wilhelm Hauff1829 “Seddik Ben Saad the Magician” — D.C.1845 “The Witch Caprusche” — Elizabeth F. Ellet1837 “The Pale Lady” — George SoaneTake a wondrous journey into the early unknown and read the 10 best fantasy stories from 1800-1849 today.

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Pages 226
Language Eng
Publisher Bottletree Books LLC
Published February 20, 2015
ISBN 25446517
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Andrew Barger is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Andrew Barger enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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