These Our Monsters: The English Heritage Collection of New Stories Inspired by Myth & Legend
New legends for modern times; sprung from our ancient lands, stories and stones.
'The shadow from which I thought I had unshackled myself has returned. Whether this Horror is real or merely the handiwork of my imagination I cannot say. Nor can I say which of these possibilities disturbs me more.' from 'The Dark Thread' by Graeme Macrae Burnet
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 is a new collection of stories 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 story-telling heritage.
'Nobody believes you when you talk about the whispering. Oh, Monny, you are funny, they say, you've such an imagination. There's a lot they don't believe.' from 'The Hand Under the Stone' by Sarah Hall
The atmospheric locations:
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
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These Our Monsters: The English Heritage Collection of New Stories Inspired by Myth & Legend
New legends for modern times; sprung from our ancient lands, stories and stones.
'The shadow from which I thought I had unshackled myself has returned. Whether this Horror is real or merely the handiwork of my imagination I cannot say. Nor can I say which of these possibilities disturbs me more.' from 'The Dark Thread' by Graeme Macrae Burnet
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 is a new collection of stories 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 story-telling heritage.
'Nobody believes you when you talk about the whispering. Oh, Monny, you are funny, they say, you've such an imagination. There's a lot they don't believe.' from 'The Hand Under the Stone' by Sarah Hall
The atmospheric locations:
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
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These Our Monsters: The English Heritage Collection of New Stories Inspired by Myth & Legend

These Our Monsters: The English Heritage Collection of New Stories Inspired by Myth & Legend

These Our Monsters: The English Heritage Collection of New Stories Inspired by Myth & Legend

These Our Monsters: The English Heritage Collection of New Stories Inspired by Myth & Legend

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New legends for modern times; sprung from our ancient lands, stories and stones.
'The shadow from which I thought I had unshackled myself has returned. Whether this Horror is real or merely the handiwork of my imagination I cannot say. Nor can I say which of these possibilities disturbs me more.' from 'The Dark Thread' by Graeme Macrae Burnet
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 is a new collection of stories 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 story-telling heritage.
'Nobody believes you when you talk about the whispering. Oh, Monny, you are funny, they say, you've such an imagination. There's a lot they don't believe.' from 'The Hand Under the Stone' by Sarah Hall
The atmospheric locations:
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

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781910907405
Publisher: Global Book Sales
Publication date: 04/07/2020
Pages: 240
Product dimensions: 5.60(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic monuments, buildings and places - from world-famous prehistoric sites to grand medieval castles, from Roman forts on the edge of an empire to a Cold War bunker. Through these we bring the story of England to life for over 10 million visitors each year. By buying this book, you are helping us to carry out vital conservation work at our sites across the country so that they can continue to inspire storytellers for generations to come. Thank you for your support.
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