Fabulosos imperios : Antología de la fantasía épica española (1979-2023)

Under the title "Fabulous Empires: An Anthology of Spanish Epic Fantasy," Mariano Martín Rodríguez, one of the leading experts on this genre in the Spanish-speaking world, presents a selection of the best epic fantasy stories written by Spanish authors. The collection includes a dozen complete works of varying lengths, from microfiction to novellas, by Joan Manuel Gisbert, José Ferrater Mora, José Ovejero, Gloria Méndez, Eduardo Vaquerizo, Pedro Ugarte, José Elgarresta, Sofía Rhei, Javier Fernández, Laura Gallego, José Ardillo, and Ferran Varela. All were originally published between 1979 and 2003, during the most recent period of development of what is known in English as "fantasy" or "high fantasy." This extraordinary collection showcases the literary quality, distinctive character, and variety of narrative and thematic approaches of Spanish epic fantasy. In addition to the stories, Martín Rodríguez offers a fascinating analysis of the nature and definition of the genre, insightful reflections on its recent evolution both within and beyond our borders, and textual notes. In short, "Fabulous Empires" is the essential anthology for enjoying and gaining a deep understanding of contemporary epic fantasy. Twelve stories, and with them, twelve worlds, that showcase the originality of epic fantasy in Spain.