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Hag

Forgotten Folktales Retold
By Daisy Johnson and Eimear McBride and Kirsty Logan and Emma Glass and Mahsuda Snaith and Naomi Booth and Liv Little and Imogen Hermes Gowar and Natasha Carthew
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Hag is a captivating anthology that reimagines British folklore for the modern age. Each author contributes a unique story, infusing classic tales with contemporary vibes and themes. This collection breathes new life into ancient myths, blending the eerie and the mystical with fresh, imaginative narratives.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate modern retellings of folklore and fairy tales reimagined by acclaimed writers. This collection offers an inventive blend of the mystical and the everyday, delivering an intriguing look at landscapes where the mythical intertwines with the contemporary. It's perfect for readers who savour imaginative, atmospheric storytelling.

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Dark folktales retold for modern times by some of the most exciting women writing today, from Daisy Johnson to Eimear McBride

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'Engaging, modern fables with a feminist tang' Sunday Times

Dark, potent and uncanny, Hag bursts with the untold stories of our isles, captured in voices as varied as they are vivid.

Here are sisters fighting for the love of the same woman, a pregnant archaeologist unearthing impossible bones, and lost children following you home. A panther runs through the forests of England, and pixies prey upon violent men.

From the islands of Scotland to the coast of Cornwall, the mountains of Galway to the depths of the Fens, these forgotten folktales howl, cackle, and sing their way into the 21st century, wildly reimagined by some of the most exciting women writing in Britain and Ireland today.

'A thoroughly original package that has a hint of Angela Carter' The Times

'Sharp writing and cleverly done' Spectator

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Hag has been praised for offering engaging, modern fables with a feminist twist. Critics have noted its originality and have drawn comparisons to Angela Carter, highlighting its sharp writing and intriguing, relevant themes. The book is a collection of compelling narratives from diverse voices, creating richly crafted, peculiar worlds that captivate readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349013596

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Virago Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 304

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Daisy Johnson Eimear McBride Emma Glass Fiction General Fiction Imogen Hermes Gowar Kirsty Logan Liv Little Mahsuda Snaith Naomi Booth Natasha Carthew

About the Author

Together the authors of Hag have published over 50 works, with several national bestsellers. They have won awards including the AM Heath Prize for fiction, Harper's Bazaar short story prize Sunday Times EFG Private Bank Short Story Award, Edge Hill Short Story Prize, Lambda Literary Award, Polari Prize, Saboteur Award, Scott Prize, Gavin Wallace Fellowship, Goldsmith Prize, Women's Prize, SI Leeds Literary Prize, Bristol Short Story Prize, and Betty Trask Award; and they have been nominated for countless others.

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