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Discover the enchanting world of *Burning Girls and Other Stories* by Veronica Schanoes, a gripping collection that masterfully intertwines fantasy and reality. This captivating book features 336 pages of powerful narratives that draw readers into the lives of fierce women navigating the margins of society. With its release in 2021, Schanoes invites you to experience tales that explore themes of womanhood, vengeance, and the immigrant experience. Each story, including the haunting title piece *Burning Girls*, reveals the layers of anger, socialism, and hunger brought to America, shedding light on uncomfortable truths wrapped in exquisite storytelling.
The diverse range of stories showcases Schanoes' unique voice and skill, echoing the stylistic brilliance of authors like Karen Russell and Kelly Link. Notable characters, such as the iconic Emma Goldman meeting Baba Yaga, propel readers into fantastical realms where old tales meet modern conflicts. Whether you're intrigued by historical settings like seventeenth-century Germany or contemporary issues, these stories resonate deeply, offering a fresh perspective on familiar topics.
*Burning Girls and Other Stories* is perfect for readers who appreciate literary fiction with a blend of magical realism and poignant social commentary. This debut collection not only entertains but also challenges conventions, making it a must-read for fans of contemporary fantasy.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250781505
Year: 2021
Publisher: Tor Books
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250781505
Year: 2021
Publisher: Tor Books
Pages: 336
Description:
When we came to America, we brought anger and socialism and hunger. We also brought our demons.
In Burning Girls and Other Stories, Veronica Schanoes crosses borders and genres with stories of fierce women at the margins of society burning their way toward the center. This debut collection introduces readers to a fantasist in the vein of Karen Russell and Kelly Link, with a voice all her own.
Emma Goldman—yes, that Emma Goldman—takes tea with the Baba Yaga and truths unfold inside of exquisitely crafted lies. In "Among the Thorns," a young woman in seventeenth century Germany is intent on avenging the brutal murder of her peddler father, but discovers that vengeance may consume all that it touches. In the showstopping, awards finalist title story, "Burning Girls," Schanoes invests the immigrant narrative with a fearsome fairytale quality that tells a story about America we may not want—but need—to hear.
Dreamy, dangerous, and precise, with the weight of the very oldest tales we tell, Burning Girls and Other Stories introduces a writer pushing the boundaries of both fantasy and contemporary fiction.
With a foreword by Jane Yolen
The diverse range of stories showcases Schanoes' unique voice and skill, echoing the stylistic brilliance of authors like Karen Russell and Kelly Link. Notable characters, such as the iconic Emma Goldman meeting Baba Yaga, propel readers into fantastical realms where old tales meet modern conflicts. Whether you're intrigued by historical settings like seventeenth-century Germany or contemporary issues, these stories resonate deeply, offering a fresh perspective on familiar topics.
*Burning Girls and Other Stories* is perfect for readers who appreciate literary fiction with a blend of magical realism and poignant social commentary. This debut collection not only entertains but also challenges conventions, making it a must-read for fans of contemporary fantasy.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250781505
Year: 2021
Publisher: Tor Books
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250781505
Year: 2021
Publisher: Tor Books
Pages: 336
Description:
When we came to America, we brought anger and socialism and hunger. We also brought our demons.
In Burning Girls and Other Stories, Veronica Schanoes crosses borders and genres with stories of fierce women at the margins of society burning their way toward the center. This debut collection introduces readers to a fantasist in the vein of Karen Russell and Kelly Link, with a voice all her own.
Emma Goldman—yes, that Emma Goldman—takes tea with the Baba Yaga and truths unfold inside of exquisitely crafted lies. In "Among the Thorns," a young woman in seventeenth century Germany is intent on avenging the brutal murder of her peddler father, but discovers that vengeance may consume all that it touches. In the showstopping, awards finalist title story, "Burning Girls," Schanoes invests the immigrant narrative with a fearsome fairytale quality that tells a story about America we may not want—but need—to hear.
Dreamy, dangerous, and precise, with the weight of the very oldest tales we tell, Burning Girls and Other Stories introduces a writer pushing the boundaries of both fantasy and contemporary fiction.
With a foreword by Jane Yolen