Traditional or cultural fiction and true stories, tales and retellings
Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories
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£28.12
Penguin Books Ltd The Nine Cloud Dream
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Man-Jung’s tale is a hypnotic journey, a scholarly, instructive Buddhist bildungsroman set across Tang dynasty China, and in Insu Fenkl’s skilled translation, a glimpse into the rich crossroads of religions and society therein.”—Publishers Weekly
£11.69
Penguin Books Ltd The Penguin Book of Dragons Penguin Classics
Book SynopsisTwo thousand years of legend and lore about the menace and majesty of dragons, which have breathed fire into our imaginations from ancient Rome to Game of ThronesA Penguin ClassicThe most popular mythological creature in the human imagination, dragons have provoked fear and fascination for their lethal venom and crushing coils, and as avatars of the Antichrist, servants of Satan, couriers of the damned to Hell, portents of disaster, and harbingers of the last days. Here are accounts spanning millennia and continents of these monsters that mark the boundary between the known and the unknown, including: their origins in the deserts of Africa; their struggles with their mortal enemies, elephants, in the jungles of South Asia; their fear of lightning; the world’s first dragon slayer, in an ancient collection of Sanskrit hymns; the colossal sea monster Leviathan; the seven-headed “great red dragon” of the Book of Revelation; the Loch NeTrade ReviewI love the way Scott Bruce has scoured so much ancient lore to bring us this treasury of dragon-related information, and I shall turn to it frequently -- Philip PullmanScholarly and thrilling. By collecting some of the foundational - and also most surprising - historical sources on these guardians of the 'boundary between the known and unknown', Scott Bruce has created the new indispensable resource for anyone who cares about dragons -- Adam Gidwitz, New York Times bestselling author of A Tale Dark and Grimm and The Inquisitor’s Tale
£11.69
Penguin Books Ltd The Adventures of Pinocchio Story of a Puppet
Book SynopsisA revelatory new annotated edition of the most translated Italian book in the world--the basis for two new major motion pictures: a Netflix animated version co-directed and co-written by Guillermo del Toro and voiced by Ewan McGregor, Cate Blanchett, and Tilda Swinton, and a Disney Plus live-action version directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, Cynthia Erivo, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lorraine Bracco, and Keegan-Michael KeyA Penguin Classic Carved from a piece of wood by the old carpenter Geppetto, the puppet Pinocchio comes to life and immediately starts to misbehave. But while this beloved character has achieved literary immortality, the novel has been widely misunderstood. Pinocchio has a penchant for lying, to be sure, but it’s when he avoids going to school that he repeatedly gets into trouble. The Adventures of Pinocchio is thus not a cautionary tale about lying but an unusually timely fable for our increasingly authoritaTrade Review“A zingy new translation.” ―The Economist“Perfectly timed. The translators . . . do justice to the story with their insightful annotations and cogent introduction. . . . Who can’t love a story as wildly inventive as [this]? Children certainly love it—and have so for nearly 150 years. But Pinocchio can also grab the interest of any adult willing to engage with the story’s rich tapestry of symbolism, archetypes, and layers of meaning. . . . Should you find yourself watching all or none of the recent and upcoming film adaptations of Pinocchio, this new translation from Penguin Classics is a terrific way to get reacquainted with one of the world’s most popular and important stories.” ―PopMatters“Very lively . . . A fine translation in many ways, and I love the way it brings out the Italianness, and I do like the punch of it. It’s great.” ―Ann Hallamore Caesar, The TLS Podcast“A complex, unsettling novel—miles away from the morality tale that Pinocchio’s story has become . . . Pinocchio harbors a strain of systemic injustice and deep betrayal. . . . Imbued with social criticism and pessimistic humor, [it] can be read, among other things, as an irreverent attack on established authority. . . . As the translators John Hooper and Anna Kraczyna note in a recent critical edition published by Penguin, it’s no coincidence that the utterance ‘Pazienza!’ occurs 15 times throughout the novel. . . . It’s a quintessentially Italian admission of defeat . . . that, as Hooper and Kraczyna note, ‘echoes centuries of unwilling yet unavoidable resignation.’ ” —The Atlantic“An effort to reclaim the spirit of the original, particularly as something distinct from the animated Disney cartoon that most are familiar with . . . Their goal . . . is not dissimilar to that of Matteo Garrone in his wonderfully dark film adaptation: to demonstrate, once again, that Pinocchio is far more than just a children’s story.” ―The Week in Italy
£10.44
Penguin Random House India Tooth and Nail Fur and Scale
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£10.95
Penguin Random House India First Aryan
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£10.46
Oxford University Press The Book and the Sword The Amartial Arts Novels
Book SynopsisThe Book and the Sword is a rip-roaring tale of Chinese kung fu masters battling it out for the future of the Chinese empire and control of central Asia.Trade ReviewUtterly fascinating. For me, kung fu always used to be Bruce Lee and Enter the Dragon, which were amusing but unbelievable. The Book and Sword makes it more alive, more possible and, yes, more relevant. * Gareth Powell, author and publisher *The Lord of the Rings meets The Magnificent Seven in an Oriental setting! Graham Earnshaw's translation of this popular kung fu classic whirls you on a breath taking carousel ride of adventure, romance and humour, as swordsmen and sorcerers battle it out in China's Wilde West, but this is not all blood and guts and derring-do. The whole romance is underpinned by a profound philosophy. This is Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon or Hero brought thrillingly to the page. * Adam Wiwams, author of the best-selling Palace of Heavenly Pleasure *
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Oxford University Press Inc Hippolytos
Book SynopsisIn most versions of the Hippolytos myth, Phaidra is depicted as an utterly debauched character, a woman reduced to shamelessness by the power of Aphrodite. In Euripides'' Hippolytos, however--informed by the playwright''s moral and religious fascination--we find a Phaidra resisting the goddess of love with all her strength, though in the end unsuccessfully. Phaidra becomes a tragic foil for Hippolytos, making his superhuman virtue at once believable and understandable. Robert Bagg''s profound translation of this Euripidean masterpiece is idiomatic, natural, and intensely lyrical, designed not only to be read but performed. Unlike most versions, Bagg''s Hippolytos sustains the dramatic tome and dynamics to the very end--even after Phaidra''s death--and the moving scenes between Hippolytos and Theseus, and later Hippolytos'' death-scene with Artemis, receive here unprecedented plausibility and power.Trade ReviewThis is a good translation of a play our undergraduates can easily relate to. At $6.95 it is not too expensive for a required text. * David Larmour, Texas Technical University *Very readable and useful. * John Lenz, Drew University *A very poetic translation that is a delight to read. * Katherine C. King, University of California at Los Angeles *
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Oxford University Press Odyssey
Book SynopsisOdysseus--soldier, trickster, and everyman--is one of the most recognizable characters in world literature. His arduous, ten-year journey home after the Trojan War, the subject of Homer''s The Odyssey, is the most accessible tale to survive from ancient Greece, and its impact is still felt today across many different cultures. Barry Powell''s free verse translation preserves the clarity and simplicity of the original while conveying Odysseus'' adventures in an energetic, modern idiom. By avoiding the stylistic formality of earlier translations, and the colloquial and sometimes exaggerated effects of recent attempts, his translation deftly captures the most essential truths of this vital text. Due to his thorough familiarity with the world of Homer and Homeric language, Powell''s introduction provides rich historical and literary perspectives on the poem. This translation also includes illustrations from classical artwork, detailed maps, explanatory notes, a timeline, and a glossary. MoTrade ReviewPraise for Barry Powell's translation of The Iliad: "Magnetically readable." --Booklist, starred review "[A] clear and energetic translation.... Staying true to Homer's poetic rhythms, Powell avoids the modified iambic lines found in Lattimore's, Fagles's, and Mitchell's works. He also avoids Lombardo's tendency to cast Homer in contemporary language and Fitzgerald's anachronisms. This fine version of The Iliad has a feel for the Greek." --Library Journal "With swift, transparent language that rings both ancient and modern, Barry Powell gives readers anew all of the rage, pleasure, pathos, and humor that are Homer's Iliad--a reading experience richly illumined by the insightful commentary and plentiful images accompanying the text." --Jane Alison, author of The Love-Artist "This translation is the complete package. A lucid and accessible introduction gives a general audience what they need to appreciate the nature of this extraordinary poem, and the translation itself is admirably energetic, readable, and direct. Powell's style is individual and self-assured, and his lines cry out to be read aloud. Just as in the original, the pace never lets up and the events of that long-lost past flash by. It is a remarkable achievement, one that fully deserves to rank with any of the current contenders." --Denis Feeney, Princeton University "Barry Powell's clever translation is simple and energetic: sometimes coarse, sometimes flowing, it is always poetically engaged. He lays bare the semantic background of Homer through felicitous phrasing and delivers us a Dark-Age epic, one more suggestive of Norse sagas than the cultural milieu of archaic Ionia. Fresh and eminently readable, Powell's Iliad is likely to stay." --Margalit Finkelberg, editor of The Homer Encyclopedia "Barry Powell, the master of classical mythology, has done it again--a powerful translation of the poem that started European literature. His muscular verses are faithful to the original Greek but bring the characters to life. This is a page-turner, bound to become the new standard." --Ian Morris, author of Why the West Rules--For NowTable of ContentsCONTENTS ; Foreword, by Ian Morris ; Introduction ; The Odyssey ; Notes
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Oxford University Press Selected Tales
Book Synopsis''Once upon a time in mid-winter, when the snowflakes were falling from the sky like down, a queen was sitting and sewing at a window ...''The tales gathered by the Grimm brothers are at once familiar, fantastic, homely, and frightening. They seem to belong to no time, or to some distant feudal age of fairytale imagining. Grand palaces, humble cottages, and the forest full of menace are their settings; and they are peopled by kings and princesses, witches and robbers, millers and golden birds, stepmothers and talking frogs.Regarded from their inception both as uncosy nursery stories and as raw material for the folklorist the tales were in fact compositions, collected from literate tellers and shaped into a distinctive kind of literature. This new translation mirrors the apparent artlessness of the Grimms, and fully represents the range of less well-known fables, morality tales, and comic stories as well as the classic tales. It takes the stories back to their roots in German RomanticisTrade ReviewThe book that afforded me deepest pleasure is 'Selected Tales' by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm (trans Joyce Crick). What a joy to meet Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel and Ashypet again in these sparkling new versions. * Paul Bailey, The Independent *terrific new edition...forcefully translated and brilliantly analysed, by Joyce Crick. * The Independent *Joyce Crick, a fine scholar of German literature, has set out here to rescue Grimm's Tales both from children and folklorists and to help us see it as a major work of literature... she has done a magnificent job, and both she and OUP are to be congratulated. * TLS *
£11.39
Columbia University Press The Columbia Anthology of Chinese Folk and
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA work of monumental proportions, filling a huge gap in a field that most Chinese literature scholars in the West and China have chosen to ignore. -- Susan R. Blader, Dartmouth College, translator of Tales of Magistrate Bao and His Valiant Lieutenants, Selections from Sanxia Wuyi The first book to offer a substantial, representative sample of China's rich and complex oral traditions. Given the unprecedented nature of its scope and scale, it will be novel and innovative even to old 'China hands' with its abundance of little known gems from ethnic minorities. Even the old favorites, stories derived from the most famous myths, legends, and fiction, are retold in regional oral genres rarely accessible in translation, appearing here new and fresh. -- Anne E. McLaren, author of Performing Grief: Bridal Laments in Rural China Impressive. This valuable resource gives insight into Chinese culture in all its ethnic diversity. With themes ranging across all aspects of human experience, it is a treasure trove of many genres that will explode preconceptions and captivate students and scholars alike. -- Margaret Wan, University of Utah an impressive and worthwhile enterprise, offering a wonderful selection of folk literature that would otherwise not be accessible to the English-speaking reader. -- Loh Su Hsing Asian Review of Books ...the publication of this anthology should be considered no less than epoch-making. -- Liangyan Ge, University of Notre Dame CHINOPERL Papers This valuable resource is the first anthology of China's rich oral tradition, and it also provides insight into the minority ethnic groups within the borders of modern China. Choice ...a sophisticated and engaging introduction to Chinese folk culture... Journal of Folklore Research It is no exaggeration to say that The Columbia Anthology of Chinese Folk and Popular Literature will become the source book for all researchers working in the area of folk literature in China, and a valuable resource for all researchers in the subject area. -- James Grayson, University of Sheffield FolkloreTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Chinese Units of Measure "I Sit Here and Sing for You": The Oral Literature of China 1. Folk Stories and Other Spoken Traditions 2. Folk Song Traditions 3. Folk Ritual 4. The Epic Traditions 5. Folk Drama 6. Professional Storytelling Traditions of the North and South Further Readings Contributors and Translators
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Penguin Books Ltd The World is Full of Foolish Men
Book Synopsis''The pleasure is twice as sweetWhen you cheat a cheat.''An illustrated collection of fables from one of France''s most vital writers.One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics'' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.
£5.69
Penguin Books Ltd The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony
Book Synopsis''It will be read and re-read not as a treatise but as a story: one of the most extraordinary that has ever been written of the origins of Western self-consciousness'' Simon SchamaThe marriage of Cadmus and Harmony was the last time the gods of Olympus feasted alongside mortals. What happened in the distant ages preceding it, and in the generations that followed, form the timeless tales of ancient Greek mythology. In this masterful retelling of the myths we think we know, Roberto Calasso illuminates the deepest questions of our existence.''The kind of book one comes across only once or twice in one''s lifetime'' Joseph Brodsky''A perfect work like no other'' Gore VidalTrade ReviewSensuous, dazzlingly intelligent -- Lucy Hughes-Hallett * Sunday Times *The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony is a perfect work like no other -- Gore VidalA brilliant and profound narration -- A.S. ByattA masterpiece ... a wonderfully fashioned work of art -- John BanvilleCalasso has no equal in the sparkle of his storytelling and the depth of his learning -- Boyd Tonkin * Independent *Enlivening, enthralling, essential: a classic -- Peter Conrad * Observer *
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Marvel Myths and Legends
Book SynopsisExplore the fabled myths and epic legends of the vast and vibrant Marvel Universe.Visit the dawn of time to witness the birth of the Celestials and their warring creations, the Eternals and Deviants. Discover the pantheons of Thor, the Asgardians, and their Olympian rivals. Wonder at the arcane origins of Doctor Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme. Behold the new and ancient gods of Wakanda and the Black Panthers. Celebrate the rise of Atlantis and its royal protector Namor, the Sub-Mariner.These are the spectacular sagas and mythic tales that define and underpin the Marvel Universe. 2020 MARVEL
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Penguin Books Ltd The Medusa Frequency
Book Synopsis''Sparkles with classical allusions and a wisecracking humour ... it is pure joy'' Daily TelegraphIt all begins the night a leaflet comes through the door of unsuccessful novelist Herman Orff, promising a magical cure for writer''s block. The strange treatment plunges him into a hallucinatory London dreamworld populated by figures mythical and real: a severed talking head, Vermeer''s girl with a pearl earring, his lost love Luise and, beneath it all, the Kraken awaiting. As Herman will discover, creating art is a tough business.''One of his most accessibly entertaining books'' The Times''Short, smart and fizzy, the novel seeks out the roots of creativity with none of the solemnity that phrase implies'' New StatesmanTrade ReviewShort, smart and fizzy, the novel seeks out the roots of creativity with none of the solemnity that phrase implies. * New Statesman *Entirely captivating. * Time Out *Worth rejoicing in ... a banquet of whimsical delights. Each Russell Hoban book is surprising ... but you also know what you're getting, which is curiosity, wonder and a world-encompassing empathy. -- John Self * The Guardian *
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Penguin Books Ltd Clytemnestra The spellbinding retelling of Greek
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewStrong and immersive. Well-worth plucking from the pile of chiton-lit * The Times *Vivid with fury, passion and strength, this is a fabulous myth retelling. A powerful, thought-provoking portrayal of a fascinating and complicated woman framed in beautiful prose. I loved it -- JENNIFER SAINT, bestselling author of ARIADNE and ELEKTRAWow! What a powerhouse of a novel. Savage, passionate and absolutely spellbinding. The recreation of Sparta is astonishing - you feel you are with Clytemnestra, completely immersed in the brutal world she inhabits with her siblings, whose complex relationships are drawn with skill and tenderness. Clytemnestra's rage, heartbreak and determination radiate off the page. I was utterly gripped -- Elodie Harper, bestselling author of THE WOLF DEN & THE HOUSE WITH THE GOLDEN DOORA blaze of a novel, fiery and furious - and alight with murderous revenge. Like Madeline Miller and Jennifer Saint, Casati offers the female perspective on the old, patriarchal tropes of the Greek myths * Daily Mail *Rivals House of the Dragon in conspiracies and feminine brutality. Here is a complex and courageous woman, all flesh and blood, simmering with passion. Facing the grimmest of betrayals, Clytemnestra's ruthless desire for revenge powers a thrilling plot. This is an electrifying read that shocks and fascinates in equal measure -- LIZ FREMANTLE, the critically acclaimed author of QUEEN'S GAMBITA heroine of fierce spirit caught in a world ruled by men, finding a way through with a sharp, unquenchable courage. With the fire and spark of Madeline Miller and the depths of Mary Renault, Clytemnestra will keep you reading well into the small hours, and your dreams will be of worlds where women reach for the gods -- MANDA SCOTTA passionate picture of a fiercely patriarchal society and her heroine's refusal to be bound by itsrules * Sunday Times *Clytemnestra, whose name has come to epitomise female wickedness, has found a worthy advocate in Costanza Casati and this fascinating Greek myth retelling . . . Casati brings the blood-soaked world of Greek mythology fully alive in this powerful novel * Woman & Home *Costanza Casati renders a singularly vibrant Ancient Greece, absolutely alive with emotion and suspense. Casati reveals a Clytemnestra we've never met before: fiercely intelligent, passionate, and loving - and willing to do anything to avenge the ones she loves -- Naomi Krupitsky, New York Times bestselling author of THE FAMILYA swift-paced telling of the story of Clytemnestra, the fierce but loving princess of often-brutal Sparta . . . The easy-to-follow storytelling and well-rounded characters in the novel really draw in the reader * i *Ablaze with moments of deep tenderness and visceral ferocity, Casati's Clytemnestra gives the phrase 'fight like a girl' its rightfully heroic and empowering meaning! Beautifully told in a style that pays nimble homage to classic Greek mythology, Clytemnestra is a rich and compelling read, and even more so for every woman who has ever had to fight to reclaim her power. A must-read! -- Buki Papillon, author of AN ORDINARY WONDERBold and elegant, this novel deconstructs Clytemnestra's infamy and then, with tremendous empathy and wisdom, reconstructs her into an enthrallingly complex figure filled with passion and spirit. This fiery tale of revenge and desire really is the stuff of legend -- Sarah Priscus, author of the critically-acclaimed GROUPIESPowerful and sympathetic, Clytemnestra shines a light on Helen of Troy's overshadowed sister. Crafted with page-turning suspense, Casati spins a mesmerizing story of an ambitious warrior queen who must use all her skill to protect herself and those she loves from men who view women not as equals, but as pawns to be sacrificed upon the altars of lust, greed, and fame. An ancient and intriguing tale made fresh for today's 21st century battles -- Liz Michalski, author of DARLING GIRL: A NOVEL OF PETER PANA thrilling reimagining of an infamous Greek figure * RED *A thrilling tale of power and prophecies, and the fierce Queen who fought back at those who wronged her * COSMOPOLITAN, 'The best books to look forward to in 2023' *If magical mythological books call your name, Clytemnestra is the one for you * Glamour UK *Swift-paced, straightforward storytelling, richly imagined characters. Timeless * Scotsman *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The BFG
Book SynopsisWe is in Dream Country,' the BFG said. This is where all dreams is beginning.'This beautiful edition of The BFG, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, features official archive material from the Roald Dahl Museum and is perfect for Dahl fans old and new.So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found on every page and where magic might be at the very tips of your fingers . . .The Roald Dahl Classic Collection reinstates the versions of Dahl's books that were published before the 2022 Puffin editions, aimed at newly independent young readers.
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Penguin Books Ltd Moon Witch Spider King Dark Star Trilogy 2
Book SynopsisTHE SECOND NOVEL IN THE REVOLUTIONARY DARK STAR TRILOGY''Even more gripping and inventive than its predecessor . . . like Tolkien on ayahuasca'' Observer*Perfect for fans of Pratchett, George R. R. Martin and Octavia Butler*In this mighty follow-up to his number one bestseller Black Leopard, Red Wolf, Booker-winner Marlon James once again draws on a rich tradition of African mythology, fantasy and history to tell the story of Sogolon the Moon Witch.Part adventure story, part tale of an indomitable woman, Moon Witch, Spider King chronicles the antagonist-turned-antihero''s journey from an ostracised no-name girl, hated by her brothers and made to live in a termite hill, to a woman with fully developed powers engaged in a long-standing feud with the Aesi, chancellor to the king.Offering Sogolon''s version of the events of Black Leopard, Red Wolf, Moon Witch, Spider King is an unforgettable Trade ReviewAn epic fable drenched in African mythology. This is work that both meets the immersive worldbuilding standard in books by Tolkien and Martin and brings to the genre a voice unlike anything seen before . . . It sets readers up for what will undoubtedly be a superb finale * The Boston Globe *Booker winner James's African-inspired imaginary kingdoms mark the series out from the usual run of epic fantasies, but his uniquely supple, powerful style is even more distinctive * The Guardian *Black Leopard, Red Wolf and Moon Witch, Spider King are wildly inventive, genre-defining works of fiction on the level of The Lord Of The Rings and the Broken Earth trilogy that deserve to be studied, dissected, and argued over * AV Club *An exhilarating tour de force . . . [James] establishes a new vision for the trilogy as a whole and confirms Dark Star as a true epic -- John BurnsideMoving, vivid, and thought-provoking . . . brilliant * Buzzfeed *James cements his status as a wildly inventive and lyrical storyteller * Financial Times *James masterfully flips the first instalment on its head . . . [A] titanic story of empire, adventure and power * Esquire *Told with James' inimitable linguistic verve . . . Riotous, ultraviolent, dazzlingly inventive * Literary Hub *A fantasy world as well-realized as anything Tolkien made, with language as powerful as Angela Carter's * Neil Gaiman *James once again shattered my expectations . . . Moon Witch, Spider King is a breathtaking book, one that functions as well as a standalone as it does a sequel . . . This is a novel that begs to be read in one sitting * NPR *Even more gripping and inventive than its predecessor . . . like Tolkien on ayahuasca * Observer *This novel's prose style, inspired by the grammar of African languages, has an intoxicating swagger and energy * Slate *James is one of the finest writers at work today, and Moon Witch, Spider King is a complex, enthralling novel. It is also utterly uncompromising, a book which the reader must meet on its own terms * Toronto Star *A fantastical epic that draws on African mythology * The New York Times *An imaginative story that advances the trilogy in a satisfying way, deepening and expanding an already epic world * Time *
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Penguin Books Ltd Black Leopard Red Wolf
Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLEREscape into a world of magic and danger with THE DARK STAR TRILOGY. Drawing on a rich tradition of African mythology, fantasy and history, this is the story of a lost child, an extraordinary hunter, and a mystery with many answers . . .*Perfect for fans of Pratchett, George R. R. Martin and Octavia Butler*''The kind of novel I never realized I was missing until I read it. A dangerous, hallucinatory, ancient Africa, which becomes a fantasy world as well-realized as anything Tolkien made'' Neil Gaiman*****Tracker is a hunter. Known throughout the thirteen kingdoms as one who has a nose, he always works alone. But he breaks his own rule when, hired to find a lost child, he finds himself part of a group of hunters, each stranger and more dangerous than the last.As the mismatched gang follow the boy''s scent from perfumed citadels to enchanted darklands, TrackeTrade ReviewStand aside, Beowolf . . . James has spun an African fantasy as vibrant, complex and haunting as any Western mythology * Washington Post *I cannot wait for the next instalment * Spectator *Marlon James possesses almost frightening levels of talent . . . An archetypal epic for the 21st century * Forbes *A fantasy world as well-realized as anything Tolkien made, with language as powerful as Angela Carter's. It's as deep and crafty as Gene Wolfe, bloodier than Robert E. Howard, and all Marlon James... I cannot wait for the next instalment
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Penguin Books Ltd The Silence of the Girls
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA searing twist on The Iliad... Amid the recent slew of rewritings of the great Greek myths and classics, Barker's stands out for its forcefulness of purpose and earthy compassion... Chilling, powerful, audacious * The Times *A stunning return to form * Observer *Angry, thoughtful, sad, deeply humane and compulsively readable, The Silence of the Girls shows that 36 years after her first novel was published, Barker is a writer at the peak of her powers * Irish Times *Its magnificent final section can't help but make you reflect on the cultural underpinnings of misogyny, the women throughout history who have been told by men to forget their trauma... You are in the hands of a writer at the height of her powers * Evening Standard *An assured triumph * Sunday Times *An important, powerful, memorable book that invites us to look differently not only at The Iliad but at our own ways of telling stories about the past and the present, and at how anger and hatred play out in our societies * Guardian *She gives a voice to the voiceless...The Silence of the Girls is a book that will be read in generations to come * Daily Telegraph *An impressive feat of literary revisionism that should be on the Man Booker longlist... This is a story about the very real cost of wars waged by men... Barker makes us re-think history * Independent *Giving voice to the voiceless, this is a gripping feat of imagination that succeeds in being relevant today * Woman and Home *The most important novel based on The Iliad so far this century * Edith Hall *The magic of Barker's book is that the resonance of giving silenced women a voice at the centre of the story is just as relevant today * Grazia *[Pat Barker] is one of our finest modern chroniclers of war...this magisterial novel is both a timely exploration of power, misogyny and violence and an elegant counternarrative to one of literature's founding conflicts * The Guardian *
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Penguin Books Ltd The Women of Troy
Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Following her bestselling, critically acclaimed The Silence of the Girls, Pat Barker continues her extraordinary retelling of one of our greatest myths.''Myth for a MeToo age. Pat Barker returns to Homer in this gory but unexpectedly uplifting novel'' Sunday TimesTroy has fallen. The Greeks have won their bitter war. They can return home as victors - all they need is a good wind to lift their sails. But the wind has vanished, the seas becalmed by vengeful gods, and so the warriors remain in limbo - camped in the shadow of the city they destroyed, kept company by the women they stole from it.The women of Troy.Helen - poor Helen. All that beauty, all that grace - and she was just a mouldy old bone for feral dogs to fight over.Cassandra, who has learned not to be too attached to her own prophecies. They have only ever been believed when she can get a man to deliver them.Stubborn Amina, with her gaze still fixed on the ruined towers of Troy, determined to avenge the slaughter of her king.Hecuba, howling and clawing her cheeks on the silent shore, as if she could make her cries heard in the gloomy halls of Hades. As if she could wake the dead.And Briseis, carrying her future in her womb: the unborn child of the dead hero Achilles. Once again caught up in the disputes of violent men. Once again faced with the chance to shape history.Masterful and enduringly resonant, ambitious and intimate, The Women of Troy continues Pat Barker''s extraordinary retelling of one of our greatest classical myths, following on from the critically acclaimed The Silence of the Girls.''Readers turn to Barker''s novels for their plain truths and clear-eyed sense of our history and creation stories. But the sombre clarity of her writing is offset by a luminous wisdom'' Sunday Times ''The Women Of Troy''s immediate beauty is its accessibility and Barker''s precise, elegant writing'' Metro''Barker has always looked on the world with the combination of a cold eye and a sympathetic understanding. Her characterisation is sharp, her sympathy deep'' ipaper Trade ReviewIn a novel filled with names from legend, Briseis stands tall as a heroine: brave, smart and loyal. Barker's latest is a wonder. * Publisher's Weekly *This continuation of the Trojan woman's story feels like another victory for every person who was silenced by history, their story stolen from them * Refinery 29 *A stirring adventure set amid a misogynist dystopia -- Anthony Cummins * The Observer *Barker is at her best when she evokes Hecuba's grief on the shore, surrounded by a group of female slaves with the ruined city behind them... * TLS *As a novelist, Barker has always looked on the world with the combination of a cold eye and a sympathetic understanding. Her characterisation is sharp, her sympathy deep. She extends it even to the often brutal men.Her overall achievement is to have taken one of the great myths of European history, something that has permeated Western culture for 3,000 years, and made something new and immediate of it. * i *This is a powerful page-turner, bringing ancient characters and stories into full colour. Skip Homer, and just enjoy this epic read * Daily Express *Briseis . . . returns again in this rich, readable sequel . . . Barker brings to life the mythical Trojan women. * New Statesman *
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Indiana University Press Ramayana Stories in Modern South India
Book SynopsisWhile some religious texts may remain static over time, the "Ramayana" epic has been retold in a variety of ways over the centuries and across South Asia. This collection brings together re-tellings translated from the four major South Indian languages and from genres as diverse as drama, short stories, poetry, and folk song.Trade ReviewOn the surface. . . it might appear challenging for an anthology of Ramayana Stories in Modern South India to tell us something new about the epic. This is, however, precisely what Paula Richman has been able to do through this lively and engaging volume. . . . The translations . . . are lucid and of consistently high quality. . . . The utility of this book for active undergraduate learning cannot be overstated. August, 2011 * H-Asia *. . . Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty interested in South Asian literature and religion. March 2009 * Choice *A refreshing addition to the scholarly and literary works in Indic studies. . . . The organization of the book successfully fulfills the needs of all who are interested in learning more about Indian society, its literature and culture, and about Ramayana. One does not need to be familiar with Ramayana or Ramkatha to appreciate this book. . . . Richman's work is an excellent study with a rich selection of writings and viewpoints on the ancient epic Ramayana. All of the works featured in the book are thought provoking and reach out to readers and scholars in a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to the fields of folklore, anthropology, women's studies, comparative literature, film, and theater.February 16, 2010 * Journal of Folklore Research *Table of ContentsContentsPreface: On Compiling Ramayana Stories in Modern South Indian LanguagesAcknowledgmentsNote on Transliteration and TranslationIntroduction: Whose Ramayana Is It?Part 1. Sita in ContextIntroduction1. Asking Sita: The Questions Return, by Vijaya Dabbe Translated from Kannada by Shashi Deshpande and Pratibha Nandakumar2. Sartorial Dilemmas: Letters from Lady Sita, by Kumudini Translated from Tamil by Paula Richman3. A Mother-in-Law's Support: Sita Locked Out, a women's folksong Translated from Telugu by Velcheru Narayana Rao4. Sita's Powers: Do You Accept My Truth, My Lord? a women's folksong Translated from Kannada by Leela Prasad5. Talking Back: Sita Enters the Fire, by Gudipati Venkata Chalam Translated from Telugu by Sailaza Easwari Pal6. The Pensive Queen: Sita Immersed in Reflection, by Kumaran Asan Translated from Malayalam by Rizio Yohannan Raj7. Choosing Music: Forest (excerpt), by Ambai Translated from Tamil by Lakshmi Holmstrom8. Forest of Possibilities: Reunion, by Volga Translated from Telugu by Krishna Rao Maddipati9. Union with Nature: Prakriti and Sovereignty in Aravindan's Kanchana Sita Film analysis by Usha Zacharias10. Struggling with an Ideal: In the Shadow of Sita, by Lalitha Lenin Translated from Malayalam by Rizio Yohannan RajPart 2. Stigmatized CharactersIntroduction11. Transforming a Brahmin: Shudra Tapasvi (excerpt), by Kuppalli Venkata Puttappa Translated from Kannada by Girish Karnad and K. Marulasiddappa12. Shambuka's Story Anew: Basavalingaiah Re-presents Shudra Tapasvi Performance essay by Paula Richman13. Ahalya Later: Woman of Stone, by K. B. Sreedevi Translated from Malayalam by Gita Krishnankutty14. Consequences of a Misdeed: Deliverance from the Curse, by Pudumaippittan Translated from Tamil by Lakshmi Holmstrom15. The Nature of Stone: Ahalya, by S. Sivasekaram Translated from Tamil by Lakshmi Holmstrom16. Domestic Abuse and the Neurologist: Ahalya, by N. S. Madhavan Translated from Malayalam by Rizio Yohannan RajPart 3. So-called DemonsIntroduction17. Gender Reversal: The Horns of the Horse, by C. Subramania Bharati Translated from Tamil by Paula Richman18. Male Rivalry and Women: Shurpanakha's Sorrow, by Kavanasarma Translated from Telugu by Alladi Uma and M. Sridhar19. Marriage Offers: Mappila Ramayana of Hassankutty ("the Mad"), collected by M. N. Karassery from T. H. Kunhiraman Nambiar Translated from Malayalam by [John] Rich[ardson] Freeman20. Sita Creates Ravana: Portrait Ramayana (excerpt), by H. S. Venkatesha Murthy Translated from Kannada by Manu Shetty21. Ravana's Letter from Heaven: Come Unto Me, Janaki, by K. Satchidanandan Translated from Malayalam by Rizio Yohannan RajEpilogue: Meta-narrative22. Everyone Has Anxieties: Lakshmana's Laugh, a women's folksong Translated from Telugu by Velcheru Narayana RaoGlossaryBibliographyList of ContributorsIndex
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HarperCollins Publishers The Lord of the Rings 13
Book SynopsisContinuing the story begun in The Hobbit, all three parts of the epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, in one paperback. Features the definitive edition of the text, fold-out flaps with the original two-colour maps, and a revised and expanded index.Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring the ring that rules them all which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins.In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as the Ring is entrusted to his care. He must leave his home and make a perilous journey across the realms of Middle-earth to the Crack of Doom, deep inside the territories of the Dark Lord. There he must destroy the Ring forever and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose.Since it was first published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy has touched the hearts of young and old alike.This single-volume paperback edition is the definitive text, fully restored with almost 400 corrections with the full co-operation of Christopher Tolkien and features a striking new cover.Trade Review‘The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them.’ Sunday Times ‘A story magnificently told, with every kind of colour and movement and greatness.’ New Statesman ‘Masterpiece? Oh yes, I’ve no doubt about that.’ Evening Standard
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University of Washington Press Heroines of Jiangyong
Book SynopsisPresents a glimpse into Chinese folk literature through translated verses secretly written by the oppressed village women of Hunan, who bravely scribed their stories, in their own words.Trade Review"A valuable addition to contemporary scholarship of Chinese literature, especially regarding studies of Chinese peasant women and changben. . . . Heroines of Jiangyong serves as an excellent point of departure for exploring rural women's complex lifeworlds . . ." -- Fei-wen * Nan Nu *"The book represents a significant contribution to Chinese history, language, and culture, as well as to global literature and women's studies." -- Jeana DelRosso * Feminist Formations *"The book provides a wealth of comparative thematic, topical, and motif material for folklorists, ethnographers, and anthropologists, and is highly recommended." -- James H. Grayson * Folklore *"Heroines of Jiangyong provides a paradigm for Chinese feminists to better understand and recognize the hidden tensions of traditionally imposed gender roles in China in order to move toward gender equality." * On the Issues *"Idema brings a sensitive literary perspective to nushu texts. The result is a set of translations through which, it is easy to believe, the Jiangyong women's voices may be heard . . . . The Heroines of Jiangyong is a valuable contribution to English language studies of nushu." * Journal of Folklore Research *"… provide fascinating glimpses into the trials and tribulations, as well as the ideals and aspirations, of rural women… the protagonists of these ballads, while they may weep, lament and wail, also shout and curse and scold and, for the most part, do indeed emerge as 'heroines'… translations such as these… should be especially welcomed by those who teach China in the classroom. For the language of these ballads, deftly conveyed by Idema's translations, is lively, earthy and often… refreshingly vivid." * The China Quarterly *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: Women's Script Part One | Moral Tracts 1. Admonitions for My Daughter 2. The Ten Months of Pregnancy 3. The Family Heirloom 4. The Lazy Wife Part Two | Narrative Ballads 5. The Tale of Third Sister 6. The Daughter of the Xiao Family 7. Lady Luo 8. The Maiden Meng Jiang 9. The Flower Seller 10. The Demonic Carp 11. The Karmic Affinity of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai 12. Fifth Daughter Wang Notes Chinese Character Glossary Bibliography
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University of Washington Press Heroines of Jiangyong
Book SynopsisPresents a glimpse into Chinese folk literature through translated verses secretly written by the oppressed village women of Hunan, who bravely scribed their stories, in their own words.Trade Review"A valuable addition to contemporary scholarship of Chinese literature, especially regarding studies of Chinese peasant women and changben. . . . Heroines of Jiangyong serves as an excellent point of departure for exploring rural women's complex lifeworlds . . ." -- Fei-wen * Nan Nu *"The book represents a significant contribution to Chinese history, language, and culture, as well as to global literature and women's studies." -- Jeana DelRosso * Feminist Formations *"The book provides a wealth of comparative thematic, topical, and motif material for folklorists, ethnographers, and anthropologists, and is highly recommended." -- James H. Grayson * Folklore *"Heroines of Jiangyong provides a paradigm for Chinese feminists to better understand and recognize the hidden tensions of traditionally imposed gender roles in China in order to move toward gender equality." * On the Issues *"Idema brings a sensitive literary perspective to nushu texts. The result is a set of translations through which, it is easy to believe, the Jiangyong women's voices may be heard . . . . The Heroines of Jiangyong is a valuable contribution to English language studies of nushu." * Journal of Folklore Research *"… provide fascinating glimpses into the trials and tribulations, as well as the ideals and aspirations, of rural women… the protagonists of these ballads, while they may weep, lament and wail, also shout and curse and scold and, for the most part, do indeed emerge as 'heroines'… translations such as these… should be especially welcomed by those who teach China in the classroom. For the language of these ballads, deftly conveyed by Idema's translations, is lively, earthy and often… refreshingly vivid." * The China Quarterly *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: Women's Script Part One | Moral Tracts 1. Admonitions for My Daughter 2. The Ten Months of Pregnancy 3. The Family Heirloom 4. The Lazy Wife Part Two | Narrative Ballads 5. The Tale of Third Sister 6. The Daughter of the Xiao Family 7. Lady Luo 8. The Maiden Meng Jiang 9. The Flower Seller 10. The Demonic Carp 11. The Karmic Affinity of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai 12. Fifth Daughter Wang Notes Chinese Character Glossary Bibliography
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University of Washington Press All the Worlds Reward
Book SynopsisAll the World's Reward presents ninety-eight tales from Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Swedish-speaking Finland, and Iceland. Each area is represented by the complete recorded repertoire of a single storyteller. Such a focus helps place the stories in the context of the communities in which they were performed and also reveals how individual folk artists used the medium of oral literature to make statements about their lives and their world. Some preferred jocular stories and others wonder tales; some performed mostly for adults, others for children; some used storytelling to criticize society, and others spun wish fulfillment tales to find relief from a harsh reality. For the most part collected a century ago, the stories were gleaned from archives and printed sources; the Icelandic repertoire was collected on audiotape in the 1960s. Each repertoire was selected by a noted folklorist. Introductions to the storytellers and collectors and commentaries and references for the tales are providTrade Review"[This book] will reward readers interested in Scandinavian folklore with beautifully presented texts, well-written introductions to the storytellers, and useful discussions of the historical context for folktale scholarship in Scandinavia." * Journal of Folklore Research *Table of ContentsPreface List of Contributors List of Abbreviations Part One | Olav Eivindsson Austad: Tales from Setesdal, Norway (1907-1926) Introduction: Norway’s Last Great Storyteller 1. When the Bear Lost His Tail (at 2) 2. The Bear and the Fox Compete in Counting (at 7) 3. The Bear and the Fox Share a Field (at 9B) 4. The Firkin of Butter (at 15) 5. The Bear Kills Himself (at 21) 6. The House Mouse and the Woods Mouse (at 112) 7. The Ox, the Ram, and the Billy Goat (at 130 + 5) 8. The Frisky Gelding (at 153) 9. The Three Women and the Wolf (unclassified) 10. The Cuckoo (unclassified) 11. The Troll and the Three Sisters (at 311) 12. The Tale about the Wolf (at 425) 13. The Twelve Ravens (at 451) 14. Man-Daughter and Woman-Daughter (at 480) 15. The Goatherd Girl (at 501) 16. The Shining Apple Tree (at 510 AB) 17. Ashfart and the Cat (at 545B) 18. The Golden Apple (at 550) 19. The Mare That Dropped Money (at 563) 20. Thumb (I) (at 700) 21. Thumb (II) (at 700) 22. The Prince Who Wanted a Real Princess (at 704) 23. The Woman Who Got Three Wishes (at 750A) 24. The Girl Who Didn’t Want Any Children (at 755) 25. Cheese-Dun (at 853) 26. The Merry Boy (at 921) 27. As Wind in Hot Sun (at 923A) 28. Ashfart Who Took a Job with the Troll (at 1052 + 1137) 29. The Cat in Dogre (at 1161) 30. Trond (at 1161) 31. The Crazy Wife (at 1384) 32. The Clumsy Girl (at 1453) 33. The Fortune-Teller (at 1535) 34. The Boy and the Parson (at 1535) 35. The Man Who Never Gave Lodging (at 1544) 36. Frick-Guss-Spass-Gass-Ber-Hu (unclassified) 37. The Bet (unclassified) 38. The Wretched Shoemaker (at 1640) 39. Pok, Slok, and Ashfart Go Stealing (at 1653B) 40. The Slow-Witted Son (at 1685 + 1696) 41. A Sermon (at 1824) 42. The Woman Who Got News from Home (at 1931) 43. The Goat Who Wouldn’t Go Home (at 2015) Part Two | Ane Margrete Hansen: Tales from Jutland, Denmark (1889) Introduction: National Treasure and Local Culture 44. The Two Hunters (at 303 + 567) 45. Millerimaej and Annekendaej (at 313) 46. The Scabby Garden Boy (at 314 + 1880) 47. The Three Wishes of the Smith (at 330 A) 48. Solvborg Castle (at 400) 49. The Sisters in the Well (at 480) 50. Under the Gallows on Midsummer’s Eve (at 613) 51. The Clever Queen (at 875) 52. The Priceless Glove (at 892) 53. The Haughty Princess (at 900) 54. The Visit (at 915) 55. The Soldier and the King in Disguise (at 952) 56. The Foolish Wife (at 1382 + 1383) 57. Dorret’s Marriage (at 1462) 58. The White and the Black Hen (at 1623*) 59. The Numbskull’s Marriage (at 1696 + 1685) 60. The Three Lies (at 1920 + 1931) Part Three | Jakob Glader: Tales from Dal, Sweden (1884) Introduction: Meeting the Storyteller 61. The Fox and the Bear (at 15) 62. The Store Mouse and the Woods Mouse (at 112) 63. The Billy Goat and the Wolf (at 132) 64. All the World’s Reward (at 155) 65. The Suitor with the Green Beard (at 365) 66. The White Serpent Kingson (at 433A) 67. Perselia (at 710) 68. St. Peter’s Wife (at 774A) 69. Ashfart, the Princess, and the Three Helpers (at 850 + 513 + 513B) 70. The Devil and Tita Gray (at 1074 + 1170) 71. The Cotter Who Competed with the Devil (at 1090) 72. The Skipper and Horn-Peter (at 1179) 73.The Name of the First Boy (at 1450) 74. The Girl Who Was So Handy (at 1453) 75. The Danish Minister (at 1832 + 1835) Part Four | Johann Backstrom: Tales from Osterby, Swedish Finland (1885) Introduction: “Laughin’ It Off” 76. The Lion Who Met a Pretty Good Man (at 157) 77. The Devil Who Stood Guard for Seven Years (at 361) 78. The Stingy Master (at 1544) 79. The Purse (at 1740*) 80. The New Minister (at 1825C) 81. The Minister and the Church Warden (at 1838) 82. The Two Friends (at 2014A) 83. The Farmer and the Mountain Troll (unclassified) 84. The Peasant Who Was Made a Knight (unclassified) 85. The Boy Who Corrected the Minister (unclassified) Part Five | Herdis Jonasdottir: Tales from Husafell, Iceland (1966-1967) Introduction: A Contributing Tradition 86. Una, the Elf-Woman (at 306) 87. Hlini, the King’s Son (at 317A) 88. Sigurour, Ingibjorg, and Kroknefja (at 327) 89. Hringur and the Dog Snati-Snati (at 328) 90. The Tale of the Dog Mori (at 425) 91. Fetching the Fire (at 480) 92. Mjaoveig (at 510) 93. The Boy in the Pot (at 675) 94. Bjorn Shifty-Cloak (at 706) 95. Lice-Black (at 850) 96. Lineik and Laufey (at 870B*) 97. The Good Stepmother (at 934E) 98. Gramann (at 1525) Bibliography Index of Tale Types Illustration Credits
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HarperCollins Focus A Touch of Gold
Book SynopsisFrom author Annie Sullivan comes A Touch of Gold, the story of the daughter of King Midas. Ten years after she was turned to gold by her father’s greed, Kora must face her own curse as she sets out to save her kingdom.Trade Review'A dazzling retelling full of adventure with a dash of betrayal, A Touch of Gold will grab your heart and not let go.' * Brenda Drake, New York Times bestselling author *'The writing in A TOUCH OF GOLD is phenomenal. It's fast paced in all the right places with nonstop action, unbelievable adventure and fantastic magic that keeps readers wanting more.' * TeenReads.com *'This debut holds no surprises, but fans of reimagined fairy tales may find Kora's maritime adventures, and her hopeful romance with a young man also touched by a curse, a diverting addition to the genre.' -- Carolyn Kelly XXX * Booklist *
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Random House USA Inc The Raven Warrior
Book SynopsisWith the knowing eye and fiery voice of an accomplished storyteller, Alice Borchardt takes us back to the amazing world of a re-envisioned Camelot in the continuing Tales of Guinevere. Remarkably strong, magically talented, a match for friend and foe alike, Guinevere has come into womanhood—and faces a new relationship with Lancelot that will lead to the sharp-edged triangle of legend. . . .Born of the Highlands, along Pictish shores washed by the icy North Sea, Guinevere, Queen of the Dragon People, has become a woman. She has taken the power offered to her by the Dragon Throne. Now there is no turning back. In order to protect her beloved homeland from the obscene greed of the Saxon raiders, Guinevere knows she must launch an attack. The sub-chiefs refuse to fall in line with her plans (because what does this young thing, barely a woman, know of warfare?) and give her an army of the useless, the outcast, the weakest of their young boys and girls. But the war part
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