A Thousand Beginnings and Endings
A Thousand Beginnings and Endings by Ellen Oh is a captivating anthology published by HarperCollins on June 26, 2018. This collection features 336 pages of reimagined folklore and mythology from East and South Asia, crafted by sixteen bestselling and acclaimed authors. The stories explore themes of star-crossed lovers, meddling immortals, and transformative journeys, drawing on the rich traditions of fairy tales and legends that have captivated audiences for centuries.
Readers will discover a diverse array of narratives that range from enchanting to heartbreaking, each offering a unique perspective on familiar motifs. The anthology includes tales of sacrifice, transformation, and the intertwining of the past and present, showcasing a blend of genres from fantasy to contemporary fiction. With contributions from notable authors like Renée Ahdieh and Roshani Chokshi, this collection invites readers to immerse themselves in a world where myth and reality converge, making it a significant addition to the Young Adult Fiction genre.
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Star-crossed lovers, meddling immortals, feigned identities, battles of wits, and dire warnings: these are the stuff of fairy tale, myth, and folklore that have drawn us in for centuries.
Sixteen bestselling and acclaimed authors reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in short stories that are by turns enchanting, heartbreaking, romantic, and passionate.
Compiled by We Need Diverse Books’s Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman—who both contributed stories to this edition, as well—the authors included in this exquisite collection are: Renée Ahdieh, Sona Charaipotra, Preeti Chhibber, Roshani Chokshi, Aliette de Bodard, Melissa de la Cruz, Julie Kagawa, Rahul Kanakia, Lori M. Lee, E. C. Myers, Cindy Pon, Aisha Saeed, Shveta Thakrar, and Alyssa Wong.
A mountain loses her heart. Two sisters transform into birds to escape captivity. A young man learns the true meaning of sacrifice. A young woman takes up her mother’s mantle and leads the dead to their final resting place.
From fantasy to science fiction to contemporary, from romance to tales of revenge, these stories will beguile readers from start to finish. For fans of Neil Gaiman’s Unnatural Creatures and Ameriie’s New York Times–bestselling Because You Love to Hate Me.
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