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Mythic fiction is literature that is rooted in, inspired by, or that in some way draws from the tropes, themes and symbolism of myth, folklore, and fairy tales. What are your favorites?
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Comments Showing 1-7 of 7 (7 new)

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message 1: by Nicole (new)

Nicole This is a very well crafted list. I found a many loved titles on it, and more that I believe I'd enjoy reading.


message 2: by Patrick (new)

Patrick I geuss I oughta read Daughter of the Forest, although it looks rather long.


message 3: by Burkhard (new)

Burkhard Doubles on this list: Susan Cooper - The Dark Is Rising; and Ursula K. Le Guin - A Wizard of Earthsea (The Earthsea Cycle, #1)


message 5: by Chris (new)

Chris Meeker Some great books included on this list! However, I need to point out the omission of Robert Holdstock's work. Particularly the Mythago wood books and the Merlin codex. One could also argue for the inclusion of Tim Power's 'Anubis Gates' and 'Drawing of the Dark'.


message 6: by Vicki (new)

Vicki The Mists of Avalon is listed twice (#3 and #166). Is there a way to combine those entries?


message 7: by BookLovingLady (deceased Jan. 25, 2023...) (last edited Nov 02, 2020 07:58AM) (new)

BookLovingLady (deceased Jan. 25, 2023...) Vicki wrote: "The Mists of Avalon is listed twice (#3 and #166). Is there a way to combine those entries?"

I checked for duplicates (and the system found 5).

Regarding The Mists of Avalon, I haven't read the book myself but there is a librarian note saying:
librarian note for this author
(last edited by Cait at Jan 29, 2014 07:45PM)
Please use caution when combining Avalon books; there are two standard numberings plus two different splits on the Mists of Avalon novel



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