The ''Ealdwood Stories'', also known as the ''Arafel Stories'', are a collection of
fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction involving Magic (supernatural), magical elements, typically set in a fictional universe and sometimes inspired by mythology and folklore. Its roots are in oral traditions, which then became fantasy ...
works by American writer
C. J. Cherryh
Carolyn Janice Cherry (born September 1, 1942), better known by the pen name C. J. Cherryh, is an American writer of speculative fiction. She has written more than 80 books since the mid-1970s, including the Hugo Award-winning novels '' Downbelo ...
. The books are works of
high fantasy
High fantasy, or epic fantasy, is a subgenre of fantasy defined by the epic nature of its setting or by the epic stature of its characters, themes, or plot.Brian Stableford, ''The A to Z of Fantasy Literature'', (p. 198), Scarecrow Press, Pl ...
based in part on
Celtic mythology
Celtic mythology is the body of myths belonging to the Celtic peoples.Cunliffe, Barry, (1997) ''The Ancient Celts''. Oxford, Oxford University Press , pp. 183 (religion), 202, 204–8. Like other Iron Age Europeans, Celtic peoples followed a ...
. Arafel, a main character, is a
Daoine Sidhe, the highest of the Sidhe
faery-folk. She dwells in the magical small forest of Ealdwood, from which the tales take their name.
Works
*"The Dreamstone" (1979) – short story first published in ''
Amazons!
''Amazons!'' is an anthology of fantasy stories, edited by Jessica Amanda Salmonson, with a cover and frontispiece by Michael Whelan. It was first published in paperback by DAW Books in December 1979, and was the first significant fantasy anthol ...
'' (
DAW
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People and language
* Daw (given name)
* Daw (surname)
* Daw, an honorific used in Burmese name#Honorifics, Burmese names
* Dâw people, an indigenous people of Brazil
* Dâw language, a language of Brazil
* Davaoeño lang ...
), edited by
Jessica Amanda Salmonson
Jessica Amanda Salmonson (born January 6, 1950 John Clute and John Grant,Salmonson, Jessica Amanda, in ''The Encyclopedia of Fantasy'', pp. 832–833, Orbit, London / St Martin’s Press, New York (1997).) is an American author and editor of fan ...
*''
Ealdwood
"Ealdwood" is a fantasy novella by American writer C. J. Cherryh. One of Cherryh's ''Ealdwood Stories'', it was first published in 1981 in literature, 1981 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Donald M. Grant in a limited edition of 1,050 copies. The ...
'' (1981,
Victor Gollancz
Sir Victor Gollancz (; 9 April 1893 – 8 February 1967) was a British publisher and humanitarian.
Gollancz was known as a supporter of left-wing causes. His loyalties shifted between liberalism and communism, but he defined himself as a Christ ...
) – novella
*''
The Dreamstone
''The Dreamstone'' is a British animated television series that ran for four series, with 13 episodes per series between 1990 and 1995. The original concept and artwork were created by Michael Jupp, and the series was written by Sue Radley ...
'' (1983, DAW) – novel, included revisions of "The Dreamstone" (1979) and ''Ealdwood'' (1981), plus additional material
*''
The Tree of Swords and Jewels
''The Tree of Swords and Jewels'' is a 1983 fantasy novel by American writer C. J. Cherryh. It is the second of two novels in Cherryh's ''Ealdwood Stories'' series, the first being '' The Dreamstone''. The series draws on Celtic mythology and ...
'' (1983, DAW) – novel, sequel to ''The Dreamstone'' (1983)
Omnibuses
''
The Dreamstone
''The Dreamstone'' is a British animated television series that ran for four series, with 13 episodes per series between 1990 and 1995. The original concept and artwork were created by Michael Jupp, and the series was written by Sue Radley ...
'' (1983) and ''
The Tree of Swords and Jewels
''The Tree of Swords and Jewels'' is a 1983 fantasy novel by American writer C. J. Cherryh. It is the second of two novels in Cherryh's ''Ealdwood Stories'' series, the first being '' The Dreamstone''. The series draws on Celtic mythology and ...
'' (1983) have been republished in several
omnibuses, some with substantial revisions. Cherryh also wrote a new ending which she felt was more appropriate and satisfying than her previous efforts.
*''Arafel's Saga'' (1983,
DAW
Daw or DAW may refer to:
People and language
* Daw (given name)
* Daw (surname)
* Daw, an honorific used in Burmese name#Honorifics, Burmese names
* Dâw people, an indigenous people of Brazil
* Dâw language, a language of Brazil
* Davaoeño lang ...
)
*''Ealdwood'' (1991,
Victor Gollancz
Sir Victor Gollancz (; 9 April 1893 – 8 February 1967) was a British publisher and humanitarian.
Gollancz was known as a supporter of left-wing causes. His loyalties shifted between liberalism and communism, but he defined himself as a Christ ...
) – includes revisions and a new ending
*''The Dreaming Tree'' (1997, DAW) – includes the revisions and new ending in the ''Ealdwood'' (1991) omnibus
"The Dreamstone" short story was later reprinted in ''
The Collected Short Fiction of C. J. Cherryh
''The Collected Short Fiction of C. J. Cherryh'' is a collection of science fiction and fantasy short stories, novelettes and novella written by American author C. J. Cherryh between 1977 and 2004. It was first published by DAW Books in 200 ...
'' (2004).
Award nominations
*''
Ealdwood
"Ealdwood" is a fantasy novella by American writer C. J. Cherryh. One of Cherryh's ''Ealdwood Stories'', it was first published in 1981 in literature, 1981 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Donald M. Grant in a limited edition of 1,050 copies. The ...
'' – 1982
World Fantasy Award
The World Fantasy Awards are a set of awards given each year for the best fantasy literature, fantasy fiction published during the previous calendar year. Organized and overseen by the World Fantasy Convention, the awards are given each year a ...
for Best Novella
*''
Ealdwood
"Ealdwood" is a fantasy novella by American writer C. J. Cherryh. One of Cherryh's ''Ealdwood Stories'', it was first published in 1981 in literature, 1981 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Donald M. Grant in a limited edition of 1,050 copies. The ...
'' – 1982
Locus Award
The Locus Awards are an annual set of literary awards voted on by readers of the science fiction and fantasy magazine ''Locus'', a monthly magazine based in Oakland, California. The awards are presented at an annual banquet. In addition to the pl ...
for Best Novella
*''
The Dreamstone
''The Dreamstone'' is a British animated television series that ran for four series, with 13 episodes per series between 1990 and 1995. The original concept and artwork were created by Michael Jupp, and the series was written by Sue Radley ...
– 1984 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel
*''
The Tree of Swords and Jewels
''The Tree of Swords and Jewels'' is a 1983 fantasy novel by American writer C. J. Cherryh. It is the second of two novels in Cherryh's ''Ealdwood Stories'' series, the first being '' The Dreamstone''. The series draws on Celtic mythology and ...
'' – 1984 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel
*''Arafel's Saga'' – 1984 Science Fiction Book Club selection
References
*Cherryh, C. J. "The Dreamstone", in ''
Amazons!
''Amazons!'' is an anthology of fantasy stories, edited by Jessica Amanda Salmonson, with a cover and frontispiece by Michael Whelan. It was first published in paperback by DAW Books in December 1979, and was the first significant fantasy anthol ...
'',
Jessica Amanda Salmonson
Jessica Amanda Salmonson (born January 6, 1950 John Clute and John Grant,Salmonson, Jessica Amanda, in ''The Encyclopedia of Fantasy'', pp. 832–833, Orbit, London / St Martin’s Press, New York (1997).) is an American author and editor of fan ...
ed., 1979.
*Cherryh, C. J. ''
Ealdwood
"Ealdwood" is a fantasy novella by American writer C. J. Cherryh. One of Cherryh's ''Ealdwood Stories'', it was first published in 1981 in literature, 1981 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Donald M. Grant in a limited edition of 1,050 copies. The ...
'',
Donald M. Grant
Donald Metcalf Grant (April 3, 1927 – August 19, 2009) was an American publisher.
Biography
He was born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1927 and graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1949. Grant's interest in fantasy and science ...
, 1981.
*Cherryh, C. J. ''
The Dreamstone
''The Dreamstone'' is a British animated television series that ran for four series, with 13 episodes per series between 1990 and 1995. The original concept and artwork were created by Michael Jupp, and the series was written by Sue Radley ...
'',
DAW Books, 1983.
*Cherryh, C. J. ''
The Tree of Swords and Jewels
''The Tree of Swords and Jewels'' is a 1983 fantasy novel by American writer C. J. Cherryh. It is the second of two novels in Cherryh's ''Ealdwood Stories'' series, the first being '' The Dreamstone''. The series draws on Celtic mythology and ...
'', DAW Books, 1983.
*Cherryh, C. J. ''Arafel's Saga'', omnibus,
Nelson Doubleday
Nelson Doubleday (June 16, 1889 – January 11, 1949) was a U.S. book publisher and president of Doubleday Company from 1922–1946. His father Frank Nelson Doubleday had founded the business. His son Nelson Doubleday Jr. followed hi ...
/ Science Fiction Book Club, 1983.
*Cherryh, C. J. ''Ealdwood'', omnibus,
Victor Gollancz
Sir Victor Gollancz (; 9 April 1893 – 8 February 1967) was a British publisher and humanitarian.
Gollancz was known as a supporter of left-wing causes. His loyalties shifted between liberalism and communism, but he defined himself as a Christ ...
, 1991, .
*Cherryh, C. J. ''The Dreaming Tree'', omnibus, DAW Books, 1997.
External links
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American fantasy novels
Series of fantasy books by C. J. Cherryh
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1980s fantasy novels
Book series introduced in 1979
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