Book of Enchantments
Patricia C. Wrede • 1996 • Magic Carpet Books
- Author
- Patricia C. Wrede
- First published
- 1996
- Publisher
- Magic Carpet Books
- Genres
- Fiction · Fantasy
- ISBN
- 9780152012557
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Book of Enchantments, published in 1996 by Magic Carpet Books, serves as a comprehensive anthology of short fiction by Patricia C. Wrede. It was released during a period when Wrede was already well-regarded for her Enchanted Forest Chronicles, and this collection sought to gather her shorter, often whimsical works that explore themes of subverted fairy tales and humorous fantasy tropes. By bringing these stories together, the volume provided a focused look at her ability to blend traditional magical motifs with modern, grounded character perspectives.
The book’s design and editorial direction were influenced by the late 20th-century trend of packaging high-fantasy short stories for a crossover audience of young adult and adult readers. Wrede’s writing in this collection is noted for its witty prose and clever reimagining of magical conventions, which was a hallmark of the fantasy sub-genre at the time. It was received favorably by fans of her established series, cementing her reputation as an author who could effectively balance world-building with concise, impactful storytelling.
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