[Fantasy] The Last Unicorn by Peter S Beagle (1968) (Age 12 and up)

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The Last Unicorn Peter S. Beagle (Author) Age : 12 and up | Paperback: 304 pages The 30th anniversary of a fantasy classic from Peter S. Beagle! The Last Unicorn is one of the true classics of fantasy, ranking with Tolkien's The Hobbit, Le Guin's Earthsea Trilogy, and Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. Beagle writes a shimmering prose-poetry, the voice of fairy tales and childhood: The unicorn lived in a lilac wood, and she lived all alone. She was very old, though she did not know it, and she was no longer the careless color of sea foam but rather the color of snow falling on a moonlit night. But her eyes were still clear and unwearied, and she still moved like a shadow on the sea. The unicorn discovers that she is the last unicorn in the world, and sets off to find the others. She meets Schmendrick the Magician--whose magic seldom works, and never as he intended--when he rescues her from Mommy Fortuna's Midnight Carnival, where only some of the mythical beasts displayed are illusions. They are joined by Molly Grue, who believes in legends despite her experiences with a Robin Hood wannabe and his unmerry men. Ahead wait King Haggard and his Red Bull, who banished unicorns from the land. This is a book no fantasy reader should miss; Beagle argues brilliantly the need for magic in our lives and the folly of forgetting to dream. --Nona Vero Reader Review : Aside from its immense popularity with younger readers, Last Unicorn manages to also remind adults of the need for magic in our lives and the importance of pursuing our dreams. When an evil ruler imprisons all the unicorns, the last free unicorn sets off with her comical companions to find them. Delightful fantasy classic. Animated film version released in 1982. About the Author Peter S. Beagle, a World Fantasy Award nominee, is the bestselling author of the fantasy classic The Last Unicorn as well as many other highly acclaimed works. His novels and stories have been translated into sixteen languages worldwide, and his long and fascinating career has covered everything from journalism and stage adaptations to songwriting and performances. He has given readings, lectures, and concerts of his own songs from coast to coast, and has written several screenplays, including Ralph Bakshi's film version of The Lord of the Rings. From AudioFile Peter Beagle reads an abridged version of his classic fantasy, first published in 1968. The story recounts the journey of the last unicorn to find "her people," unicorns who have been imprisoned by the evil King Haggard. This abridged version of the fable retains the texture and wonder of the original. The author gives a semi-voiced performance, skillfully conveying the emotional atmosphere of the story. Bridges of classical guitar music contribute to the mood of the story. Suitable for older children and young adults as well as adults, this production will bring this lovely story to many who missed the book. It's a classic of its genre and deserves a place in most audio collections. M.A.M. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. ..

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这本书，在国外一些图书馆，是放置在成人书籍书架上的。 根据一些国外家长讨论得出的结论，就是如果由家长陪着一块读这本书，除了一小部分孩子可能不理解的属于成人世界的感情内容外，这个奇幻故事是可以和7岁以上孩子一块分享的。

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喜欢Unicorn这种神奇的生物，这本书看起来非常好，有机会要找来看看。

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