Douglas A. Anderson & Richard Garnett 
Tales Before Tolkien: The Roots of Modern Fantasy [EPUB ebook] 

"A Girl of the People" by L. T. Meade follows the journey of Mary Raymond, a young woman who leaves her humble beginnings in the nation-state to pursue a profession as a nurse in London. De …

"Fairies I Have Met" by Mrs. Rodolph Stawell is a fascinating journey into the enthralling realm of magical beings. The book weaves a group of whimsical memories that revolve around encount …

"Hieroglyphic Tales" by Horace Walpole transports readers into a fantastical realm of gothic literature, blending elements of ancient Egypt with mystical symbolism and Enlightenment satire. …

"Fairies Afield" is a children’s fantasy story written by Mary Louisa Molesworth, a well-known English children’s author in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. The book, publis …

James Branch Cabell’s fantasy book "Figures of Earth: A Comedy of Appearances" was published. It was included in Cabell’s longer work, "The Biography of Manuel, " which was publis …

"The Old Ones" is a chilling exploration of cosmic horror, encapsulating the unsettling themes and mythos pioneered by H.P. Lovecraft. At its core, the book delves into the insignificance o …

"The Celestial Omnibus and Other Stories" by E.M. Forster is a collection of enchanting and thought-provoking tales that blend fantasy, allegory, and social satire. Each story in the collec …

The book serves as both a historical document and a personal memoir. Conan Doyle recounts his journey from England to south Africa, his motivations for volunteering, and his interactions with soldier …

The journey continues into Koblanza, a mythical Alpine kingdom on the brink of change. Loyalties are tested and friendships are forged through hard trials and labour. A place where fairies and elves …

After defeating a mysterious archenemy in Paris, France, Ewen moves to America with his family to continue his medical treatments and combat his cancer. In Bethesda, Maryland, he and his family move …