Beagle Peter S. - The Essential Peter S. Beagle Volume 2: Oakland Dragon Blues And Other Stories - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: The essential second volume of bestselling author Peter S. Beagle's (The Last Unicorn) short stories including one previously unpublished and four uncollected stories shows again that Beagle is one of America's most influential fantasists.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. A dilapidated dragon a frustrated cop and an unapologetic author square off over a dangerously abandoned narrative. The seemingly perfect addition to a weekly card game hides a dark secret from everyone but her teammate. A deeply respected judge meets his match in Snow Ermine a gorgeous pickpocket. From heartbreaking to humorous these carefully curated stories by Peter S. Beagle show the depth and power of his incomparable prose and storytelling. Featuring a newly published story The Mantichora an original introduction from Meg Elison (Find Layla) and gorgeous illustrations from Stephanie Pui - Mun Law (Shadowscapes) this elegant collection is a must - have for any fan of classic fantasy.
Title: The Essential Peter S. Beagle Volume 2: Oakland Dragon Blues And Other Stories
Author(s): Beagle Peter S., Stephanie Pui-Mun Law
Publisher: Tachyon Publications
Barcode: 9781616963903
Pages: 352 Pages
Publication Date: 5/16/2023
Category: Fantasy