Speculative Fiction
Reality by Other Means: The Best Short Fiction of James Morrow
2015·313 pages
A collection of James Morrow's best short fiction, blending satire, speculative ideas, and theological humor across diverse, imaginative tales.
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A collection of James Morrow's best short fiction, blending satire, speculative ideas, and theological humor across diverse, imaginative tales.
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Join the Abominable Snowman as, determined to transcend his cannibalistic past, he studies Tibetan Buddhism under the Dalai Lama. Pace the walls of Ilium with fair Helen as she tries to convince both sides to abandon their absurd Trojan War. Visit the nursery of Zenobia Garber, born to a Pennsylvania farm couple that accept her for the uncanny little biosphere she is. Scramble aboard the raft built by the passengers and crew of the sinking Titanic - and don't be surprised when the vessel transmu...
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Romance & sex
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Violence & gore
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Minor violence likely in speculative and satirical contexts; no graphic details noted.
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Religious content
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Frequent satirical takes on religion, theological themes, and absurdities central to many stories.
Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Recurring social satire and commentary on cultural and societal issues in various stories.
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Abuse & suffering
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Minor themes of societal cruelty or suffering possible in satirical contexts.
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