Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle (1991, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100451450523
ISBN-139780451450524
eBay Product ID (ePID)593540

Product Key Features

Edition30
Book TitleLast Unicorn
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1991
TopicClassics, Fantasy / General, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
IllustratorYes
GenreFiction
AuthorPeter S. Beagle
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight8 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.3 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2022-441468
Dewey Edition20
TitleLeadingThe
ReviewsPraise for Peter S. Beagle and The Last Unicorn "Comes alive and stays alive on bright intensity of imagination."-- The New York Times Book Review "Peter S. Beagle is (in no particular order) a wonderful writer, a fine human being, and a bandit prince out to steal readers' hearts."--Tad Williams   "Beagle illuminates with his own particular magic."--Ursula K. LeGuin   "Almost as if it were the last fairy tale, come out of lonely hiding in the forests of childhood, The Last Unicorn is as full of enchantment as any of the favorite tales readers may choose to recall...A delicate, sensitive, yet powerful rendering of all the intangibles that make a fairy tale unforgettable."-- St. Louis Post-Dispatch "Beagle...has been compared, not unreasonably, with Lewis Carroll and J.R.R. Tolkien, but he stands squarely and triumphantly on his own feet...The book is rich, not only in comic bits but also in passages of uncommon beauty. Beagle is a true magician with words, a master of prose and a deft practitioner in verse."-- The Saturday Review  , Praise for Peter S. Beagle and The Last Unicorn "Comes alive and stays alive on bright intensity of imagination."-- The New York Times Book Review "Written in lyrical prose and rife with both whimsical humor and philosophical ruminations on what it means to be human, Beagle spins a quasi-medieval fairy tale that remains timeless."-- Time " The Last Unicorn is the best book I have ever read. You need to read it. If you've already read it, you need to read it again."--Patrick Rothfuss "Peter S. Beagle is (in no particular order) a wonderful writer, a fine human being, and a bandit prince out to steal readers' hearts."--Tad Williams "Almost as if it were the last fairy tale, come out of lonely hiding in the forests of childhood, The Last Unicorn is as full of enchantment as any of the favorite tales readers may choose to recall...A delicate, sensitive, yet powerful rendering of all the intangibles that make a fairy tale unforgettable."-- St. Louis Post-Dispatch "Beagle...has been compared, not unreasonably, with Lewis Carroll and J.R.R. Tolkien, but he stands squarely and triumphantly on his own feet...The book is rich, not only in comic bits but also in passages of uncommon beauty. Beagle is a true magician with words, a master of prose and a deft practitioner in verse."-- The Saturday Review
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Grade ToUP
Dewey Decimal813/.54
Edition DescriptionAnniversary
SynopsisINCLUDES A NEW INTRODUCTION BY PATRICK ROTHFUSS Experience one of the most enduring classics of the twentieth century and the book that The Atlantic has called "one of the best fantasy novels ever." The unicorn lived in a lilac wood, and she lived all alone... ...so she ventured out from the safety of the enchanted forest on a quest for others of her kind. Joined along the way by the bumbling magician Schmendrick and the indomitable Molly Grue, the unicorn learns all about the joys and sorrows of life and love before meeting her destiny in the castle of a despondent monarch--and confronting the creature that would drive her kind to extinction.... In The Last Unicorn , renowned and beloved novelist Peter S. Beagle spins a poignant tale of love, loss, and wonder that has resonated with millions of readers around the world. "Peter S. Beagle illuminates with his own particular magic."--Ursula K. Le Guin, "Peter S. Beagle illuminates with his own particular magic."--Ursula K. Le Guin Experience one of the most enduring classics of the twentieth century and the book that The Atlantic has called "one of the best fantasy novels ever." The unicorn lived in a lilac wood, and she lived all alone... ...so she ventured out from the safety of the enchanted forest on a quest for others of her kind. Joined along the way by the bumbling magician Schmendrick and the indomitable Molly Grue, the unicorn learns all about the joys and sorrows of life and love before meeting her destiny in the castle of a despondent monarch--and confronting the creature that would drive her kind to extinction.... In The Last Unicorn , renowned and beloved novelist Peter S. Beagle spins a poignant tale of love, loss, and wonder that has resonated with millions of readers around the world., " The Last Unicorn is the best book I have ever read. You need to read it. If you've already read it, you need to read it again."-- Patrick Rothfuss, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of The Name of the Wind Experience the magic of Peter S. Beagle's classic tale about a lone unicorn's search for her kind--hailed by The Atlantic as "one of the best fantasy novels ever." The unicorn lived in a lilac wood, and she lived all alone. So she ventured out from the safety of the enchanted forest on a quest for others of her kind. Joined along the way by the bumbling magician Schmendrick and the indomitable Molly Grue, the unicorn learns all about the joys and sorrows of life and love before meeting her destiny in the castle of a despondent monarch--and confronting the creature that would drive her kind to extinction...
LC Classification NumberPS3552.E13L37 1991

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  • beautiful

    always loved this movie as a kid, bought it in the mid 90's, but never read the book, so bought it recently. though the book portrayed with the 40th anniversary cover, wasn't the one i received, mine has the yellow cover with the red writing on the front, was looking forward to getting the 40th anniversary book, but am still happy with the one i received, its in great condition, and easy to read.

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  • The Last Unicorn

    This is a charming story about a Unicorn. First read it many years ago. Lost my copy. But had to order it as my great=granddaughter was familiar with it and wanted to read it. So this purchase is for her. This is a Classic, must read.

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  • It touches your soul.

    This is one of my favorite books of all time! Peter Beagle's writing is full of wonder. It touches your soul. The Last Unicorn is a classic that everyone should read. I could talk about the unicorn and her journey, or the other great characters that I fell in love with, but the book is more than the sum of its parts; saying "it touches your soul" is the closest I can come to describing the essence of the book in its entirety.

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  • An excellent story!

    An excellent story with great characters and a great plot. If you love fairy tales and want something fresh, there's something here for people of every age group.

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  • Unbelievably Breathtaking

    This story will give you access to that beautiful world in our minds that we forgot when we were little. I can’t stop rereading it’s just sooooooo good I recommend this story to all ages and those who want to find more about their inner imagination.

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  • The Last Unicorn

    A must have for any believer! I saw the movie first and it was by far my all time childhood favorite! I read the book as an adult and saw the depth and beauty of the story. Great writing!

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  • Very Good copy of The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle

    Very Good copy of The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle. Always loved this story and bought as a gift for my daughter.

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  • the Last Unicorrn 40th Anniversery Edition

    Awesome book to read. The Last Unicorn, is compelling.

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  • Beautiful book, amazing story!

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  • better than the movie

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