Bøger i Mint Editions--Fantasy and Fai serien

Kidnapped as a youth, Birdalone grew up in the forest of Evilshaw as the servant of a witch. Against all odds, she escapes via boat, but before she can return home she must navigate a series of treacherous islands with the sporadic guidance of Habundia, her fairy godmother. The Water of the Wondrous Isles is a novel by William Morris.

A courageous knight travels to the land of the Gibbelins in search of a legendary horde of gems. Knowing that the tower is a trap to lure unsuspecting humans, he captures a dragon to bypass it altogether. Two idols compete for adoration in an ancient temple. The Book of Wonder is a short story collection by Lord Dunsany.

A second collection of fairytales by Oscar Wilde following his previous work, The Happy Prince and Other Tales. A House of Pomegranates has a darker tone, which help emphasize the revelations of each story. The book consists of titles like "The Young King" and "The Birthday of the Infanta."

A series of stories about a ship on a mystical river that lies between Earth and the underworld. A House-Boat on the Styx, by John Kendrick Bangs, is a fantasy novel that's set in the afterlife. It follows a ferryman who is disturbed by the arrival of a new vessel.

Since boyhood, when he first laid eyes on the daughter of King Helmas, Florian knew that the only way he could be happy would be to marry Melior. Unable to access the mystical Forest of Acaire, however, he takes out his frustration on friends and foes alike. The High Place: A Comedy of Disenchantment is a novel by James Branch Cabell.

In a society seemingly dedicated to ignoring and devaluing the work of poets, is poetry merely a fruitless gesture, or a sign of one's dedication to higher ideals? In this collection, Cabell imagines the lives of some of history's greatest poets, including Alexander Pope and Robert Herrick. A Certain Hour is a collection of stories by James Branch Cabell.

On the eve of his wedding to the lovely Adelaide de la Forêt, Florian de Puysange encounters his old friend Tiburce d'Arnaye, a man who has been dead for five years. Recalling the pact they made long ago, Florian prepares for a night of friendly drinking. The Line of Love is a collection of comic fantasy tales by James Branch Cabell.

At Tunbridge Wells, 18th century England's social and political elite cross paths with some of the era's most notorious rakes and dandies. In this fascinating book, Cabell recreates that age of excess with stunning imagery and characters seemingly drawn from life itself. Gallantry is a collection of comic fantasy tales by James Branch Cabell.

Having risen from swineherd to Count of Poictesme, Dom Manuel leaves behind a legacy of power and courage for his children to live up to. As two nobleman struggle to win his daughter Melicent's hand, a comedy of errors unfolds, illuminating the pitfalls of medieval chivalry. Domnei: A Comedy of Woman-Worship is a comic fantasy novel by James Branch Cabell.

Before he was Count of Poictesme, Dom Manuel was no more than a humble swineherd, a lowborn peasant whose life revolved around his work. One day, he envisions a land of perfect happiness, a place beyond struggle, and sets out to find it. Figures of Earth: A Comedy of Appearances is a comic fantasy novel by James Branch Cabell.

A hero devoted the medieval values of chivalry sets out on a journey across space and time in search of ideal love. From Poictesme to Cocaigne, Heaven to Hell, Jurgen encounters such legendary women as Guinevere, Helen, Chloris, and the Lady of the Lake. Jurgen, A Comedy of Justice is a comic fantasy novel by James Branch Cabell.

Two spoiled girls encounter a wise woman who uses magic to change their selfish ways. A Double Story, by George MacDonald, is not a traditional fairy tale. Originally published in 1875, the story presents a moral dilemma of young girls who experience the same lifechanging event but with different results.

A princess is cursed with weightlessness and unable to stay physically or emotionally grounded. The Light Princess, by George MacDonald, is a beloved short story loosely inspired by the French fable, Sleeping Beauty. This fantasy follows a young woman as she attempts to find peace in the midst of chaos.

An unsuspecting hero leads a rescue mission to find his missing friend. The People That Time Forgot, by Edgar Rice Burroughs, is a sequel to the popular novel, The Land That Time Forgot. The story centers new hero, Tom Billings, as he searches for Bowen Tyler on the elusive island.

After surviving a shipwreck, young hero, Bowen Tyler must lead a group with mismatched national allegiances to safety on a mysterious island. The Land that Time Forgot by Edgar Rice Burroughs is the first of his Caspak trilogy. Set during World War ¿, this pulp fiction fantasy follows the fight for survival on a prehistoric island.

While walking with her husband in the woods, Sylvia Tebrick suddenly transforms into a fox. Terrified at first, they adjust to their new life. Although she first maintains many of her human characteristics, Sylvia soon begins to show a troubling wild side. Awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize, Lady into Fox is a novel by David Garnett.

Feeling overwhelmed and suffocated by familial obligations, Laura Willowes moves to Chiltern Hills to find her peace. Soon followed by her nephew, Titus, a frustrated Laura forges a pact with Satan hoping to be free once more. Lolly Willowes; Or, The Loving Huntsman is Sylvia Townsend Warner¿s comedic portrayal of one woman¿s fight against societal norms and journey to peace on her own terms.

The Citadel of Fear (1918) is a science fiction novel by Francis Stevens. Using her well-known pseudonym, Gertrude Barrows Bennett published some of the twentieth century¿s greatest science fiction stories and novels. The Citadel of Fear, her debut novel, has been recognized as a powerful tale of the lost world genre of adventure and remains central to Stevens¿ reputation as a pioneering author of fantasy and science fiction. As the Great War rages on, two Irish American prospectors journey across the Mexican desert in search of fortune. Lucky to survive the heat and harsh conditions, they discover a dense jungle rumored to be the home of a lost tribe of Aztecs devoted to the serpent god Quetzalcoatl. Despite their fears, Kennedy and Colin O¿Hara remain determined to complete their mission, no matter the cost. Venturing through the darkness of the jungle, they find the underground city of Tlapallam, where a group of assailants takes Kennedy prisoner. Left to return alone through the desert, O¿Hara vows to return for his friend. Published at the height of Stevens¿ career as a popular storyteller in the nation¿s leading fantasy magazines, The Citadel of Fear is a lost world novel in the tradition of H. Rider Haggard and Edgar Rice Burroughs that continues to entertain and astound over a century after it appeared in print. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Francis Stevens¿ The Citadel of Fear is a classic work of American science fiction reimagined for modern readers.

While using a large mining device, two men, David Innes and Abner Perry, are transported into a lush prehistoric land hidden beneath the Earth's crust. They are both captured and forced to participate in its brutal practices. David Innes and Abner Perry use a large mechanical prospector to mine the Earth's surface. When the machine malfunctions, they lose control and are transported deep into the planet's core. Instead of boiling lava, they're met with a tropical paradise occupied by foreign creatures and stone-age men and women. The humans are enslaved by a reptilian species, forcing David and Abnery into bondage. Despite their circumstance, they join forces to create a plan to abolish the hierarchy once and for all. At the Earth's Core combines the most popular elements of science fiction and fantasy. Mystical creatures and time travel are a large part of this colorful tale. It's another example of the strong visual style Edgar Rice Burroughs is known for. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of At the Earth's Core is both modern and readable. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.