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Del Rey (1984), Edition: 1st, 337 pages
Description
A short story collection from the New York Times bestselling author--available in trade paperback for the first time. "Donaldson proves that he is as adept at the short story as he is at the novel" (Denver Rocky Mountain News), in this superb collection. The famous outtake from The Illearth War, "Gilden-Fire," headlines eight tales of mystics and unicorns, angels and kings--all written with the dazzling style and imagination that have made Stephen R. Donaldson one of the top fantasists of the day.
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LibraryThing member reading_fox
Donaldson's first collection of short stories, this edition includes Gildenfire, an outtake from Thomas Covenant. Daughter of Regals is the best in the bunch, those with the blood can shpaechange into creatures of power, but kingdoms need rulers who can make the right decisions. Some of the other
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LibraryThing member heidilove
lots better than most of his works, the tighter format of the short story showcases Donaldson's gift with the language as a medium.
LibraryThing member eleanor_eader
This book is well worth reading for the first story alone... next to Gaiman's 'Chivalry', 'Daughter of Regals' is my favourite fantasy short story. It has everything a fantasy novel should have - magical people, magical beasts, a well-written main character and supporting cast, and all the politics
Of the other stories in the volume 'Sir Visal's Tale' and 'Animal Lover' compete for second place, while 'The Conqueror Worm' is perhaps the best known - and possibly the most predictable. As with 'Daughter of Regals', though, the short, pacey style of it doesn't let you lose interest before the painful conclusion.
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that should go with any governmental system - all condensed into a very readable 86 pages. It's gripping, and its format lends it extra pace. Of the other stories in the volume 'Sir Visal's Tale' and 'Animal Lover' compete for second place, while 'The Conqueror Worm' is perhaps the best known - and possibly the most predictable. As with 'Daughter of Regals', though, the short, pacey style of it doesn't let you lose interest before the painful conclusion.
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LibraryThing member Pool_Boy
Read it years ago. Not bad -- I actually enjoyed seeing Donaldson write something shorter (and more to the point).
LibraryThing member Black_samvara
I love the first story in this so much, the daughter of a shapeshifter comes into her own. I loved all the stories in this.
LibraryThing member Aldo1702
Good variety of short stories. Well worth a read
Language
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English
Original publication date
1984-04
Physical description
337 p.; 8.4 inches
ISBN
0345314425 / 9780345314420