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Disturbing Muses

Disturbing Muses

PoetryDark FantasyHorror
Pages
64
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

In this potent collection, speculative poets Mike Allen and Theodora Goss explore the darker side of myth and fairy tales. Their verses twist familiar stories and classic art into unsettling new shapes. These poems are sharp, memorable, and filled with muses that are anything but gentle.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkAtmosphericThought-Provoking

Genres

Dark Fantasy Horror Mythology Poetry Body Horror Gothic

Authors

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Theodora Goss

Theodora Goss is a Hungarian-American writer of fantasy fiction and poetry who draws heavily on folklore and fairy tales. Born in Budapest in 1968, she holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and a Ph.D. in English from Boston University. Her Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club series began with The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter, and her short fiction has been a finalist for the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Awards.