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Nisi Shawl Bücher

    Nisi Shawl gestaltet spekulative Fiktion, die sich mit der Komplexität kultureller Identität und den Nuancen interkultureller Darstellung auseinandersetzt. Ihre Schriften erforschen häufig postkoloniale Themen und weben komplexe Erzählungen, die konventionelle Perspektiven innerhalb der Fantasy- und Horror-Genres herausfordern. Shawl widmet sich der Förderung authentischeren Geschichtenerzählens durch die Überbrückung kultureller Gräben, was sich in ihrer Arbeit an Schreibratgebern und ihrer Beteiligung an literarischen Organisationen zeigt. Ihr Ansatz ermutigt Schriftsteller, sich nachdenklich mit vielfältigen Erfahrungen auseinanderzusetzen und so die Landschaft der spekulativen Fiktion zu bereichern.

    Kinning
    Everfair
    Speculation
    Our Fruiting Bodies

    • Our Fruiting Bodies

      Short Fiction

      • 326 Seiten
      • 12 Lesestunden
      3,4(3)Abgeben

      Our Fruiting Bodies collects stories of old growth and fresh decay, of stubborn rebirth and the faint but nonimaginary paths connecting life and nonlife. From the sharp, sweet confessional of their Peter Pan-inspired "Awfully Big Adventure," through the melting ambitextualities of "Just Us"--from the early, dizzy-eyed quest at the heart of "Looking for Lilith" through the newly unfurling tendrils that pierce the grounds of "I Being Young and Foolish," Nisi Shawl's search for the power of fiction's truth puts pure, precious gifts right here, right in your hands, ripe and ready for reading.

      Our Fruiting Bodies

    • Speculation

      • 240 Seiten
      • 9 Lesestunden
      3,8(213)Abgeben

      The story centers on Black families and their rich histories intertwined with family curses, exploring themes of identity and legacy. A pair of magical spectacles plays a crucial role, adding an enchanting element to the narrative. This middle-grade fantasy debut promises to captivate young readers with its unique blend of family dynamics and mystical adventures.

      Speculation

    • Everfair

      • 384 Seiten
      • 14 Lesestunden
      3,3(75)Abgeben

      From acclaimed short fiction writer Nisi Shawl comes a brilliant alternate history set in the Congo, where heroes strive for a Utopia and endeavour to live together despite their differences. Now with a beautiful new cover and a forward from award-winning author Cadwell Turnbull.

      Everfair

    • Kinning

      Kinning, the sequel to Nisi Shawl’s acclaimed debut novel Everfair, continues the stunning alternate history where barkcloth airships soar through the sky, varied peoples build a new society together, and colonies claim their freedom from imperialist tyrants.

      Kinning