Offers the first anthology to cover the entire scope of fantatic literature, from myths, scripture, tales of fairies and elves, to modern fiction. Discusses the uses people make of these tales and their sources in psychology and society.

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"To date, the best collection of fantastic literature that spans centuries and is international in scope. The only one of its kind to provide both narrative and comment in digestible form. A very welcome text!"--Kathryn D. Marocchino, California Maritime Academy

"Fantasy Worlds is clearly the best fantasy collection now available, both in content and concept."--G.R. Thompson, Purdue University

"A valuable collection of stories for the study and the classroom....Provocative and insightful."--James Gunn, University of Kansas, Lawrence

"This anthology lifts fantastic fiction to the level of...significant literature....[It] should open many eyes to the diversity, richness, and subtler 'wonder' of the fantasy-mode."--John Kinnaird, University of Maryland, College Park

"Excellent selection in its diversity and chronolical span."--Professor Torborg Lundell, University of California

"A good selection across time and cultures [with] excellent introductory essays."--Torborg Lundell, University of California, Santa Barbara

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