Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales

The novel is considered an epistolary narrative, related in the form of letters or journal entries. How does the structure of the novel inform your reading of it? Use examples from the novel to illustrate your answer.

Emily observes that “the politics of Faerie—indeed, everything about the place—revolves around stories. Stories shape the realms and the actions of those who dwell there” (171). Why does Emily believe stories are so important in Silva Lupi? Support your answer with textual examples.

The novel and series are inspired by the folklore and fairy tales of Europe. Research and describe a narrative that draws from other world traditions. The narrative could be in the form of a story, a novel, a movie, or more.

From bogles to the Grim, the novel uses many figures from Irish, Welsh, and other folklore of the British Isles. Please list five such elements and analyze their significance in the plot and themes of the novel.

What does Emily’s distinctive narrative voice tell you about her as a character? Based on her observations and feelings about herself and others, write a character analysis of Emily. How does she change over the course of the novel, and are these changes reflected in her narrative voice?

“What can mortals learn of the stars, given that we cannot walk among them? Yet we try” (130), Emily tells Lord Taran when he questions the purpose of her attempts to study the unfathomable Faerie folk. Based on Emily’s reply, analyze how the novel is also a meditation on scientific curiosity and discovery. Support your answer with examples from the book.

Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales can be described as a genre-spanning work, combining more than two literary genres. Explore at least three genres in which the book fits, supporting your answer with textual examples. How do these overlapping genres inform one another?

Examine the growth in Wendell’s character over the entire series, backing your answer with examples from the text. How does his character development parallel Emily’s?