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Fantasy· United Kingdom

Fables & Reflections

by Neil Gaiman
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
#88,836of 99,626 books
Library Journal
Published 1993English
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About This Book

When Neil Gaiman published Fables & Reflections in 1993, it quickly found its place in the broader tradition of fantasy. Published in 1993, Fables & Reflections by Neil Gaiman is an epic fantasy that transports readers to richly imagined worlds filled with wonder and adventure.

Book Details

AuthorNeil Gaiman
Published1993
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Category🐉 Fantasy
Editorial Score30/100
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🐉 Fantasy

Stories set in imaginary worlds with magical or supernatural elements.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Editorial Assessment

Fables & Reflections by Neil Gaiman sits within the tradition of fantasy that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1993 in United Kingdom, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. Readers coming to Fables & Reflections for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at. Fables & Reflections reflects Neil Gaiman's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United Kingdom's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Library Journal
notable · national
199330
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About the Author
Neil Gaiman
United Kingdom
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Neil Gaiman is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of fantasy.

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Fables & Reflections by Neil Gaiman is a celebrated work of fantasy published in 1993. It is widely regarded as an important contribution to its genre, exploring themes that resonate with readers across generations.

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Fables & Reflections was written by Neil Gaiman, first published in 1993. Neil Gaiman is recognized as a significant author in the field of fantasy.

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Fables & Reflections was first published in 1993. It has since become a well-regarded work in the fantasy genre, read by audiences around the world.

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