Books have been around for thousands of years. Over those many, many years, stories have changed as the world has changed. However, finding inspiration for new stories can still be hard. We often seek original ideas. But occasionally, retellings are a great option. Not remakes, but retellings; stories that are inspired by great tales of the past. If you are a writer looking for inspiration for your next fantasy novel, here are four books from the past that deserve a modern fa