Eastern Heathens: An Anthology of Subverted Asian Folklore
Amanda Lee Koe, Cyril Wong, Alfian Sa'at, Jason Erik Lundberg, Bryan Cheong, Jon Gresham, Zeny May Recidoro, Anila Angin, Chan Ziqian, Jennani Durai, Li Huijia, Abha Iyengar, Hoa Pham, Jeannine Hall Gailey
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· 2 ratings · 142 pages · Published: 06 Apr 2013
Yet as grown-ups, we’ve sometimes been bugged by the moralistic, simplistic manner in which these fables are often told. What better way to negotiate this than to reinvent our heritage? This collection brings together 14 subversions, reinventions and adaptations of folktales from all across Asia, written by an international crew of authors.
Within these pages, you'll find Cambodian horror story, a poetic meditation on Japanese fox spirits, a crime parable based on the Indian epic of the Ramayana, a sci-fi redaction of the Chinese legend of Lady White Snake, and many more exquisite gems.
This book is a treasure trove of the imagination, containing tales both intelligent and wondrous, combining the best elements of Asian heritage with the wit of the 21st century.
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- fantasy 4
- folktales & legends 3
- nautical 2
- urban fantasy 2
- female mc 1
- retellings 1
- action / adventure 1
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- format - reader age
- anthology 3
- adult fiction 1