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Publication
Avon Books (1978), Mass Market Paperback, 325 pages
Description
A collection of fantasy literature chosen from the most popular works of the past 150 years, and including brief biographical sketches of each author.
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LibraryThing member Hamburgerclan
Most of the high fantasy--tales set in detailed worlds that inspire wonder--that I've read have been contained in lengthy tomes, multi-volume series, or both. This book, however, is a collection of short stories. They are tales that carry a touch of wonder, but take much less time to read. The
--J.
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collection contains fairy tales, wizards, sword wielding warriors, quests, magical artifacts, and Death. While none of the stories are a must read, they are worth checking out.--J.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1977
Physical description
325 p.; 6.9 inches
ISBN
0380009560 / 9780380009565
Local notes
MacDonald, G.: The Golden Key. Pain, B.: The Glass of Supreme Moments. Stockton, F. R.: Old Pipes and the Dryad. Dunsany, E.: The Kith of the Elf-folk. Morris, K.: Red-Peach-Blossom Inlet. LagerloĢf, S.: The Legend of the Christmas Rose. Ensley, E. W.: Above Ker-Is. Linklater, E.: The Abominable Imprecation. Moore, C. L.: Jirel Meets Magic. Keller, D. H.: The Thirty and One. Le Guin: April in Paris. Aiken, J.: A Harp of Fishbones. Alexander, L.: The Smith, the Weaver, and the Harper. McKillip, P.: The Throme of the Erril of Sherill. Warner, S. T.: Elphenor and Weasel. Chapman, V.: Crusader Damosel.