The Other Nineteenth Century
The Other Nineteenth Century by Avram Davidson is a collection of long out-of-print stories published by Macmillan on December 6, 2002. This edition features 336 pages and is presented in English. The book showcases Davidson’s unique approach to historical fantasy, weaving together tales set in intriguing Mitteleuropas, Victorian England, and the American frontier, highlighting his distinctive narrative style.
Readers will discover a variety of stories that include “The Lineaments of Gratified Desire,” “Traveller from an Antique Land,” and “What Strange Stars and Skies.” The collection features elements of fantasy, with dragons and whimsical scenarios, while also delving into darker themes. Davidson’s work is characterized by its wit and strangeness, offering a glimpse into times and places that blur the lines between reality and imagination. This anthology serves as a testament to Davidson’s legacy as a notable fantasist of the twentieth century.
Official synopsis Publisher
A New Collection of Long Out-of-Print Stories From One of the Greatest Fantasists of the Twentieth Century
Avram Davidson, who died in 1993, was widely regarded as one of the most outstanding authors of short fantasy fiction in our time. This collection comprises his distinctive historical fantasies-tales of strange Mitteleuropas, of magic in Victorian England and on the American frontier. Here are “The Lineaments of Gratified Desire,” “Traveller from an Antique Land,” and “What Strange Stars and Skies”; here are dragons, cameras, and “The Singular Incident of the Dog on the Beach.” Witty, whimsical, dark, and strange, these tales of times and places that almost were will leave even the most jaded readers amazed. No one has ever written like Avram Davidson, before or since.
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “The Other Nineteenth Century” about?
Who is the author of “The Other Nineteenth Century”?
When was “The Other Nineteenth Century” published?
What is the ISBN for “The Other Nineteenth Century”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
