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The Coyote Road: Trickster Tales

by Ellen Datlow

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Publisher Comments:

Coyote. Anansi. Brer Rabbit. Trickster characters have long been a staple of folk literatureand are a natural choice for the overarching subject of acclaimed editors Ellen Datlow and Terri Windlings third mythic anthology. The Coyote Road features a remarkable range of authors, each with his or her fictional look at a trickster character. These authors include Holly Black (The Spiderwick Chronicles), Charles de Lint (The Blue Girl), Ellen Klages (The Green Glass Sea), Kelly Link (Magic for Beginners), Patricia A. McKillip (Old Magic), and Jane Yolen. Terri Windling provides a comprehensive introduction to the trickster myths of the world, and the entire book is highlighted by the remarkable decorations of Charles Vess. The Coyote Road is essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary fantastic fiction.

Synopsis:

Trickster characters have long been a staple of folk literatureaand are a natural choice for acclaimed editors Ellen Datlow and Terri Windlingas latest amythica anthology. The Coyote Road features a remarkable range of authors, including Holly Black, Charles de Lint, Ellen Klages, and Kelly Link, each with his or her unique look at a trickster character. Charles Vessas remarkable decorations highlight the stories. The Coyote Road is essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary fantastic fiction.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780142413005
Subtitle:
Trickster Tales
Author:
Datlow, Ellen
Illustrator:
Vess, Charles
Editor:
Windling, Terri
Author:
Windling, Terri
Publisher:
Firebird
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Fairy Tales & Folklore - Anthologies
Subject:
Short stories
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Subject:
Tricksters
Copyright:
Publication Date:
January 2009
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
523
Dimensions:
8.20x5.40x.91 in. .90 lbs.
Age Level:
09-12

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