Tanith Lee è stata un'autrice britannica che ha navigato magistralmente nei regni della fantascienza, dell'horror e del fantasy. La sua prolifica produzione letteraria, che comprende numerosi romanzi e racconti, è celebrata per la sua profonda profondità psicologica e l'esplorazione delle sfaccettature più oscure della natura umana. Lee si è frequentemente addentrata in temi di identità, libertà e ricerca di significato, impiegando uno stile unico e lirico che conferisce alle sue narrazioni una risonanza senza tempo. I suoi contributi continuano a ispirare le generazioni successive di scrittori di narrativa speculativa.
Il protagonista del romanzo è Azhrarn, il Signore della Notte. Crudeltà e malvagità sono delle caratteristiche comuni a tutti i Signori delle Tenebre, e anche Azhrarn non fa difetto a questa regola. Accade però che, contrariamente a quelli che sono i suoi istinti, Azhrarn si troverà costretto ad immolare la propria vita per salvare l'umanità dall' odio che minaccia di distruggerla... Ma sarà poi morto per davvero?
Che Tanith Lee sia una delle migliori scrittrici che vanti la Narrativa di Fantascienza e Fantasy, è un assunto ormai ampiamente acquisito dalla critica e dai lettori. In questo volume poi, oltre ai temi propri della Fantascienza e della Fantasy, la nostra autrice inserisce delle valenze horror che si amalgamano stupendamente con le altre, dando vita a un narrato che avvince dalla prima all'ultima pagina. Siccome la suspense che pervade lo scritto sfocia nella scoperta finale che costituisce il punto di forza di tutta la narrazione, onde non rendervi un cattivo servigio, ci asterremo dal dirvi qual è l'iter delle avventure che si susseguono a un ritmo veramente febbrile. Sappiate comunque che ci troviamo di fronte a una vera vampira e che..
Set in a brutal world dominated by the violent religion of the Christerium, the narrative unfolds within the awe-inspiring yet perilous cathedrals inhabited by bizarre creatures. This installment continues the journey of three characters from The Blood of Roses: Volume 1, delving deeper into their struggles and the dark mysteries of their surroundings. The story promises to explore themes of faith, power, and survival amidst a richly crafted and dangerous landscape.
Set in a grim fantasy world, this epic delves into the excesses of religion while uncovering the dark pagan roots of earlier traditions. Tanith Lee intricately weaves together the disturbing parallels between seemingly opposing beliefs, such as the Christian rites involving the blood and body of Christ and the divine blood of the World Tree. The narrative invites readers to reflect on the complexities of faith and ritual in a richly imagined landscape.
In a world dedicated to pleasure, one young rebel sets out on a forbidden quest--.Published for the first time in a single volume, Tanith Lee's duet of novels set in a hedonistic Utopia are as riveting and revolutionary as they were when they first appeared two decades ago.It's a perfect existence, a world in which no pleasure is off-limits, no risk is too dangerous, and no responsibilities can cramp your style. Not if you're Jang: a caste of libertine teenagers in the city of Four BEE. But when you're expected to make trouble--when you can kill yourself on a whim and return in another body, when you're encouraged to change genders at will and experience whatever you desire--you've got no reason to rebel...until making love and raising hell, daring death and running wild just leave you cold and empty.Ravenous for true adventures of the mind and body, desperate to find some meaning, one restless spirit finally bucks the system--and by shattering the rules, strikes at the very heart of a soulless society....
The city of Paradys was a place of decadence and decay, of luxury and
lasciviousness and, after the revolution, a graveyard peopled by the insane
and the dead... and by those who preyed on both. For the land here was bound
by a timeless, soul-chilling magic, and its power had cast a spell over all
who had ever lived here.
This omnibus collects Tanith Lee's Colouring Books Series, featuring four interconnected tales: Greyglass, L'Amber, To Indigo, and Winter White. Each story delves into richly imagined worlds, exploring themes of color and transformation. Lee's unique narrative style blends fantasy and introspection, inviting readers to experience a vivid spectrum of emotions and landscapes. The series is celebrated for its lyrical prose and inventive storytelling, offering a captivating journey through the intricacies of imagination and identity.
Exploring a darker twist on beloved fairy tales, this collection reimagines classic stories with Snow White as a villain and the wicked queen as a misunderstood figure. It questions the consequences of reviving characters like Sleeping Beauty and delves into the more sinister aspects of familiar narratives. Celebrated author Tanith Lee brings a fresh perspective, with a new tale included in this special 30th anniversary edition, offering readers a chilling yet captivating experience of the Brothers Grimm's tales.
This second volume of a captivating short story collection showcases the imaginative storytelling of award-winning author Tanith Lee. Known for her unique blend of fantasy and emotion, the book features a variety of enchanting tales that delve into themes of love, loss, and transformation. Lee's distinctive voice and rich world-building invite readers to explore the depths of her magical narratives, making it a must-read for fans of speculative fiction.
Set in a vividly imagined future, this poignant novel weaves a beautiful and tragic love story that explores themes of sensuality and triumph. Tanith Lee's imaginative storytelling invites readers to reflect on deep emotional connections, making it a classic tale that resonates with timelessness and depth.
