Anthology of original stories and poems about shapechangers and animal-human brides drawn from world mythology and folklore.
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Anthology of original stories and poems about shapechangers and animal-human brides drawn from world mythology and folklore.
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What do werewolves, vampires, and the Little Mermaid have in common? They are all shapechangers. In The Beastly Bride, acclaimed editors Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling bring together original stories and poems from a stellar lineup of authors including Peter S. Beagle, Ellen Kushner, Jane Yolen, Lucius Shepard, and Tanith Lee, as well as many new, diverse voices. Terri Windling provides a scholarly, yet accessible introduction, and Charles Vess's decorations open each story. From Finland to Ind...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Romantic and sensual themes in animal-bride and transformation tales
Violence & gore
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Fantastical and folkloric violence in some shapechanger stories
Profanity
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Folkloric and mythological spiritual references across cultures
Magic & witchcraft
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Shapechanging magic and transformation central to the anthology
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Explores boundaries between nature, civilization, and gender
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Some tales reference coercive marriages and folkloric cruelty
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