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🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

She has a really original voice

The article discusses Ulrikke Bak's second book, 'Book of Psalm,' exploring its unique narrative style and themes.

Mar 1 • 17:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The largest anthology in Spanish of Ray Bradbury: dazzling rockets, melancholy Martians, and startling stories

A comprehensive anthology featuring 113 of Ray Bradbury's fantasy stories is now published in one volume of 1328 pages.

Feb 22 • 17:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Fantasy book lovers begging HBO to turn 'next Game of Thrones' series into show

Fans of fantasy literature are urging HBO to adapt Sarah J. Maas's 'Throne of Glass' series into a television show, believing it has the potential to rival 'Game of Thrones.'

Feb 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Justinas Žilinskas: "A writer is like a mixer, where you throw in everything you want"

Justinas Žilinskas discusses his transition from writing fantasy to a more realistic detective narrative influenced by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Feb 20 • 14:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A novel that mixes Ancient Egypt with fantasy and features a young embalmer wins the 20th Minotauro Prize

Africa Vázquez's novel that intertwines Ancient Egypt and fantasy has won the 20th Minotauro Prize.

Feb 19 • 14:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Fantasy Returns, or How Galicia Has Always Been There

The article discusses the resurgence of fantasy literature, particularly focusing on Nerea Pallares's debut novel 'Punto de araña', and its reflections on societal issues through gothic themes.

Feb 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

NOOR REVIEWS ⟩ The story of a girl who becomes the world's richest teenager overnight

This article reviews the young adult mystery novel "Heritage Games" by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, highlighting its captivating cover design and unique storytelling compared to other fantasy literature.

Feb 5 • 06:49 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Without this fantasy saga, 'Game of Thrones' would not exist: these are the books that inspired George R. R. Martin

The article discusses the significant influence of Robert Jordan's 'The Wheel of Time' on George R. R. Martin's creation of 'Game of Thrones'.

Feb 4 • 10:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Mircea Cartarescu hypnotizes the reader with rhetorical incense

In 'Theodoros', Mircea Cartarescu narrates the story of the servant boy Tudor, who, after a tumultuous life, becomes Emperor Tewodros of Ethiopia, using his imaginative style to open a door to another dimension, while Aris Fioretos follows him with wonder.

Feb 2 • 12:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Come and see the splendor of the great dark fair: all the wonder of Ray Bradbury in 113 stories

The largest anthology in Spanish of Ray Bradbury's tales is released, featuring over a thousand pages of brilliant rockets, melancholic Martians, and chilling fantasies.

Jan 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

V. E. Schwab: 'Reality does not interest me at all, I prefer vampires and ghosts'

The bestselling fantasy author V. E. Schwab discusses her latest novel and the conclusion of her 'Villains' series at Festival 42, emphasizing her preference for fantastical elements over reality.

Jan 12 • 13:05 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Aldo Buzzi, the 'Rooms for Fantasy' return to light

The article discusses the revival of Aldo Buzzi's 'Rooms for Fantasy' project, reflecting on his diverse contributions to architecture, cinema, literature, and journalism.

Jan 8 • 07:10 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Susanna Clarke, the bestseller who conquers with her literary universe that mixes Jane Austen with wizards

British author Susanna Clarke has created a unique literary universe combining elements of Jane Austen's style with magic, notably in her acclaimed novel 'Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell,' which has won praise from authors such as Neil Gaiman.

Jan 5 • 21:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

We Considered Fantasy to Be Stories for Children Until the Creator of the Modern Version Arrived

J.R.R. Tolkien, the father of modern fantasy, revolutionized the genre with his seminal work, The Lord of the Rings, transforming how the world perceives fantasy literature.

Jan 3 • 08:37 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Much more than 'fairy porn': 'romantasy' sweeps among readers and claims its place in the fantasy genre

A reading club in Barcelona dedicated to 'romantasy' showcases the genre's rising popularity, quickly filling up its slots for meetings due to high demand.

Jan 2 • 20:46 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Michael Moorcock's Novel 'Mother London': 'When I Walk Through London, I See History'

This article discusses Michael Moorcock's novel 'Mother London,' highlighting his transition from fantasy writing to social commentary as depicted through the city's historical lens.

Jan 1 • 14:27 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

The Coalition Agreement is Listed Under Fantasy Literature

Germany's coalition agreement, surprisingly open to revision just six months after its release, has been humorously categorized alongside fantasy literature.

Dec 28 • 13:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Irene Pujadas: "There is a social obligation to overcome fantasy"

Irene Pujadas, author of 'La intrusa', explores the absurdity of life through the stories of individuals struggling to find meaning in contemporary society.

Dec 28 • 04:30 UTC

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