Title: Myth of the 21st century
Description: In this colourful anthology, 14 New Zealand writers explore what myth means to them. Patricia Grace rewrites the Maori legend of the woman who controls the tides. Martin Edmond creates a dangerous myth for the Jenolan caves in New South Wales, while Mike Johnson spins a lush version of the story of Cupid and Psyche. London-based writer Anthony McCarten tells his story in reverse; Jack Ross brings to life a selkie legend. Maxine Alterio writes a contemporary Aztec myth; and poet Karlo Mila offers a stunning Tongan nightmare. Tracey Slaughter gives us a disconcerting take on three very contemporary Fates, while Viv Plumb makes old fables uncomfortably new. Charlotte Grimshaw pairs a warrior with his modern twin; Tina Shaw's feral children kill and eat an albatross; Aaron Taouma tells the story of Uncle Sione, an urban holy fool; and Judith White spins a mythic yarn about a doomed love affair. And finally, Tim Corballis explores the very idea of myth itself.
Subjects: New Zealand fiction
Time periods: 21st century