Alternative Alamat: An Anthology: Myths and Legends from the Philippines
Paolo Chikiamco, Mervin Malonzo
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Dip into the rich treasure trove of Filipino alamat (legends) with this new collection of contemporary short stories. This anthology includes works by a dozen talented and award-winning Asian writers including Budjette Tan (Trese) and Eliza Victoria (Dwellers). Explore richly imagined realms where powerful gods and magical creatures are responsible for the twists and turns of fate in the lives of ordinary people.
The 13 amazing stories in this collection include:
The fate of the lingering Sky Maiden
The diwata Maria Makiling seeking romantic partners in the human world
Depictions of Philippine deities, including Balitok, Bangunbangun, Dagau, Haliya, Hukloban and Melu
Encounters with celestial power beneath the sea, at the movies and in a pawnshop
And many more!
Each tale is reimagined for a modern sensibility and reinvented for the current generation of fantasy fiction fans. This gripping collection is essential reading for anyone interested in magical realism and contemporary Asian fiction. Perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman and Rick Riordan's speculative fiction, this anthology fuses folklore, myth, and magic in works by well-known and up-and-coming contemporary authors. These aren't your grandmother's bedtime stories--each myth-based tale is reimagined for a modern sensibility and reinvented for the current generation of fantasy fiction fans. This gripping collection is essential reading for anyone seeking a glimpse of the legends and magical myths that continue to inhabit the contemporary Philippine imagination!
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