Anthology
The Big Book of Modern Fantasy
2020·896 pages
A vast anthology of 91 modern fantasy stories from WWII to 2010, showcasing diverse, mind-bending tales by iconic authors.
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A vast anthology of 91 modern fantasy stories from WWII to 2010, showcasing diverse, mind-bending tales by iconic authors.
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From Jorge Luis Borges to Ursula K. Le Guin, Michael Moorcock to Angela Carter, Terry Pratchett to Stephen King, the full range and glory of the fantastic are on display in these ninety-one stories in which dragons soar, giants stomp, and human children should still think twice about venturing alone into the dark forest. Completing Ann and Jeff VanderMeer’s definitive The Big Book of Classic Fantasy, this companion volume takes the genre into the twenty-first century with ninety-one astonishing,...
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Romance & sex
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Minor references to sexual themes in some stories; not central or explicit. In a few stories; not a dominant sexual theme.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence in several tales, including battles and dark fantasy elements.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language in a few stories; not pervasive.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol or drugs in select stories; not a focus.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor presence of LGBTQ+ characters or themes in some stories.
Religious content
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Minor religious themes or imagery in a few fantasy contexts.
Magic & witchcraft
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Frequent magic and occult elements as central to many fantasy narratives.
Occult / demonology
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Occult elements present as part of the fantasy magic system.
Political content
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Moderate social or cultural commentary in select stories; varies by author.
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief mentions of dark emotional themes in some stories; not detailed.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate depictions of suffering or cruelty in darker fantasy tales. In a few stories; not a dominant sexual theme.
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