Isaac Asimov Presents the Best Fantasy of the 19th Century / Edited by Isaac Asimov, Charles G. Waugh, Martin H. Greenberg. — First edition. — New York Toronto : Beaufort Books, Inc., 1982. — 368 p.
Анотація: A sequel of the acclaimed Isaac Asimov Presents the Best Science of Fiction of the 19th century, this new anthology offers the best and most unusual stories of fantasy. From Washigton Irvings classic "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" to H.G. Wellss "The Man Who Could Work Miracles," a unique selection is offered. Also included are: Nathaniel Hawthornes "Dr. Heideggers Experiment", a story of lost youth regained; Leo Tolstois "How Much Land Does a Man Need?" in which a man realizes that his real estate needs only measure six feet deep; Oscar Wilds "The Canterville Ghost", the delightful tale of a ghost with squatters rights; and Hans Christian Andersens classic, "The Snow Queen", among other notable selections. In all, this international compilation is an intriguing and entertaining anthology of the finest writers of any century.
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