Non-epic fantasy

[Asraloth]

yes, it is true, that most fantasy is epic. fantasy has its roots in mythology, which was always epic.

as for suggestions, i would say try some David Gemmel, he writes great heroic fantasy, and while its not totally non-epic, his books focus more on the story of one, or a small group of people and their struggles. it is more personal, rather than great and sprawling, which is what i assume you want.

Start with his drenai saga, then have a look at some of his standalones, like Dark Moon, which was a book i really enjoyed, and where the "epicness" is only a background going on behind the characters.

that is all i can think of, but you will find that most fantasy is epic, in fact it is probably one of the words you'll find somewhere on every blurb of fantasy books.