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These Our Monsters And Other Stories

The English Heritage Book of New Folktale, Myth and Legend
By Sarah Moss and Edward Carey and Sarah Hall and Paul Kingsnorth and Adam Thorpe and Alison MacLeod and Fiona Mozley and Graeme Macrae Burnet
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From the legends of King Arthur embedded in the rocky splendour of Tintagel to the folklore and mysticism of Stonehenge, English Heritage sites are often closely linked to native English myths. Following on from the bestselling ghost story anthology Eight Ghosts, this new collection of stories... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Inspired by sites in the care of English Heritage, from the mythical Tintagel to mysterious Stonehenge, eight well-known contemporary authors have turned afresh to the legends of the past.

An eerie, evocative collection of stories by leading contemporary writers inspired by legends and tales from eight ancient historical sites.

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From the legends of King Arthur embedded in the rocky splendour of Tintagel to the folklore and mysticism of Stonehenge, English Heritage sites are often closely linked to native English myths. Following on from the bestselling ghost story anthology Eight Ghosts, this new collection of stories is inspired by the legends and tales that swirl through the history of eight ancient historical sites.

Including an essay by James Kidd on the importance of myth to our landscape and our fiction, and an English Heritage survey of sites and associated legends, These Our Monsters is an evocative collection that brings new voices and fresh creative alchemy to our storytelling heritage.

Authors and atmospheric locations include:

  • Edward Carey - Bury St Edmunds Abbey
  • Sarah Hall - Castlerigg and other stone circles
  • Paul Kingsnorth - Stonehenge
  • Alison MacLeod - Down House
  • Graeme Macrae Burnet - Whitby Abbey
  • Sarah Moss - Berwick Castle
  • Fiona Mozley - Carlisle Castle
  • Adam Thorpe - Tintagel Castle

With original black-and-white illustrations by Clive Hicks-Jenkins.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781910907801

Publisher: English Heritage

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: English Heritage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

Collections

Adam Thorpe Alison MacLeod Edward Carey Fiction Fiona Mozley General Fiction Graeme Macrae Burnet Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Paul Kingsnorth Sarah Hall Sarah Moss

About the Author

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites – from world-famous prehistoric sites to grand medieval castles, from Roman forts on the edges of the empire to a Cold War bunker. Through these, they bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year.

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