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A review by rschmidt7
Tales Before Tolkien: The Roots of Modern Fantasy by Douglas A. Anderson
4.0
A pretty good collection of short stories showcasing Pre-Tolkien fantasy literature. Very refreshing to read fantasy that is not a ripoff of Tolkien, as so much of modern fantasy seems to be. In some ways, Tolkien's immeasurable influence has its disadvantages. Most modern fantasy literature is derivative. Fantasy literature before Tolkien shows so much variety.
Some of the stories in this anthology were out of place, however, most especially "Black Heart and White Heart: A Zulu Idyll." Unfortunately, this was also one of the longest stories in the book.
Overall, the collection is hit and miss. Worth reading, but I certainly won't read some of these stories again.
Some of the stories in this anthology were out of place, however, most especially "Black Heart and White Heart: A Zulu Idyll." Unfortunately, this was also one of the longest stories in the book.
Overall, the collection is hit and miss. Worth reading, but I certainly won't read some of these stories again.