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Masterpieces of Fantasy and Wonder

by · 1993

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A rich & varied collection of the best short fantasy fiction of the last two centuries. Escape into the fantastic worlds of Charles Dickens, J.M. Barrie, Graham Greene, Harlan Ellison, and others found in these 38 magical tales.

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Setting
19th century19th centuryMore like thisLess of this20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
epic · 672 pages
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short storiesshort storiesMore like thisLess of this

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