Beyond the Fields We Know (or books about Faerie)

[Teresa Edgerton]

I've read a few more since this thread was born. Gaiman's Stardust, Lord Dunsany's King of Elfland's Daughter. Hope Mirless Lud in the Mist, Poul Anderson's Broken Sword. All good reads but Lud in the Mist is a beautiful read.

I agree. Lud in the Mist is one of my very favorite books. I love the story and the setting, but it is the beautiful writing that makes it so special.

I have yet to read it, but wouldn't the story collection, Kingdoms of Elfin by Sylvia Townsend Warner qualify?

Yes, Kingdoms of Elfin would definitely qualify, although the stories in the collection are generally from the fairies' viewpoint. And many of the stories are about fairies interactions with other fairies rather than with humans. Interactions between humans rarely end well, but her fairies aren't usually very kind to each other, either. Her Elfin kingdoms are wonderfully well-realized for such short stories.

 

[hitmouse]

How about Thripsey Shee in Jack Vance's Lyonesse trilogy?

 

[BAYLOR]

The Well at the End of The World By William Morris
Lilith by George McDonald
The Book of the Three Dragons by Kenneth Morris

 

[Woofdog2]

How about Thripsey Shee in Jack Vance's Lyonesse trilogy?

It was certainly there though as far as I can recall it was somewhat minor in driving events vs. the humans despite all that they impacted. He did take faerie in a typical wodehouse-like vance style, unlike his friend Mr. Anderson....