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The essential first volume of bestselling author Peter S. Beagle's (The Last Unicorn) short stories demonstrates why he is one of America's most influential fantasists. With his celebrated versatility, humor, and grace, Beagle is at home in a dazzling variety of subgenres. Evoking comparison to such iconic authors as Twain, Tolkien, Carroll, L'Engle, and Vonnegut, this career retrospective celebrates Beagle's mastery of the short-story form. 'For over forty years, Peter S. Beagle has been the gold standard of fantasy.' - Neil Gaiman, author of The Sandman [STARRED REVIEW] 'Brimming with magic, lyrical prose, and deeply felt emotion, this is, indeed, essential reading.' - Kirkus An unlikely friendship based on philosophy develops between an aging academic and a mythological beast. A mysterious, beautiful attendee who attends a ball thrown in her honor chooses whether or not to become mortal. A dysfunctional relationship is not improved by the consequences of lycanthropy. One very brave
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The Essential Peter S. Beagle, Volume 1: Lila The Werewolf And Other Stories
by Peter S. Beagle
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In stock Published: 16-05-2023£13.99More info -
The Essential Peter S. Beagle, Volume 2: Oakland Dragon Blues And Other Stories
by Peter S. Beagle
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In stock Published: 16-05-2023£13.99More info -
The Unicorn Anthology
by Peter S. Beagle
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In stock Published: 19-04-2019£9.50More info -
The Karkadann Triangle
by Peter S. Beagle
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In stock Published: 11-09-2018£2.50More info -
The New Voices Of Fantasy
by Peter S. Beagle
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In stock Published: 08-08-2017£9.50More info
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