L'ultimo unicorno è un romanzo fantasy scritto da Peter S. Beagle e pubblicato nel 1968. Dalla sua pubblicazione originale sono state vendute più di cinque milioni di copie in tutto il mondo, ed è stato tradotto in almeno venti lingue. Lo stile narrativo in terza persona s'incentra su un unicorno, femmina, che credendosi l'ultima del suo genere al mondo, parte per un viaggio alla scoperta di ciò che è accaduto agli altri della sua specie. Man mano che il suo cammino procede, incontra una serie di personaggi ognuno dei quali la porterà sempre più vicino al suo obiettivo. Narrato in parte come fiaba e in parte come parabola, il romanzo fornisce un commento sociale attraverso l'interazione di personaggi tipicamente fiabeschi, inseriti in ruoli molto atipici. Satira e anacronismi intenzionali sono utilizzati per ottenere effetti ironici. Il romanzo è ampiamente considerato essere il migliore di Beagle, e come uno dei più grandi romanzi fantasy degli ultimi 100 anni.
Peter S. Beagle Libri
Peter S. Beagle è un fantasista americano celebrato per la sua prosa lirica e le sue profonde esplorazioni dell'amore, della perdita e della ricerca di significato. La sua opera fonde magistralmente immagini oniriche con penetranti osservazioni della condizione umana, attingendo spesso ispirazione dalla musica e dal mito. La voce unica di Beagle infonde nei suoi mondi fantastici e nelle sue storie umane intime una saggezza senza tempo e un tocco di realismo magico. È riconosciuto come una voce significativa nel fantasy moderno, capace di creare narrazioni che risuonano profondamente nei lettori.







The Innkeeper's Song
- 352pagine
- 13 ore di lettura
This New York Times Notable Book is the captivating tale of one man's quest to capture the ghost of his dead lover. His odyssey draws him into the lives of three magical women on horseback with a dangerous quest of their own. A dazzling fantasy of love and death, lust and betrayal, from the beloved author of The Last Unicorn.
A Fine and Private Place
- 320pagine
- 12 ore di lettura
This fantasy novel weaves a tale that is both humorous and heartfelt, exploring deep themes with a gentle touch. The narrative is rich with whimsical elements, inviting readers into a world where laughter and tenderness coexist. With its profound insights and charming characters, the story promises to leave a lasting impression, making it a delightful read for fans of imaginative literature.
Peter S. Beagle's Immortal Unicorn. Volume 2
- 444pagine
- 16 ore di lettura
Beagle's international classic "The Last Unicorn" has captivated readers for three decades. Now he's back with this magical volume of legendary stories that captures the essence of this best-loved mythical creature of all time and explores its immortal allure. Here are 15 stories by today's top fantasy authors, including a story by Peter S. Beagle himself, original to this paperback edition .
I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons
- 288pagine
- 11 ore di lettura
Fans of whimsical fantasy will delight in this new novel from the acclaimed author of THE LAST UNICORN, marking a triumphant return after decades. With a blend of adventure and charm reminiscent of THE PRINCESS BRIDE and DAMSEL, the story promises to enchant readers with its unique characters and imaginative plot. Expect a captivating journey filled with humor, romance, and the timeless magic that has defined the author's beloved works.
My father cleared his throat. He began to say, "They took her," but he never got past the first word, and had to start again. He said finally, "The Dreamies took her. She went with the Dreamies." Sooz was an extraordinary little girl. She grew into an extraordinary woman, with a gift given to her by a unicorn, after a battle with a griffin. The gift is more precious than she could have imagined but sets her on a dangerous path to rescue the sister she never knew she had from a land to which humans never go. But Sooz is no ordinary human. She may not be human at all. The one thing this changeling child does know is love, and courage. Combining the Hugo award-winning novelette Two Hearts with brand new story Sooz, The Way Home returns us to the world of The Last Unicorn. Peter S. Beagle brings the same humanity, poignancy and wisdom that makes his writing so magical.
The Folk of the Air
- 336pagine
- 12 ore di lettura
While attending the revels of the League for Archaic Pleasurs, a group dedicated to the pleasures of the medieval period, Joe Farrell comes face-to-face with Nicholas Bonner, a spirit from the past and an ancient evil.
Best American Fantasy 2
- 348pagine
- 13 ore di lettura
This anthology features a curated selection of exceptional North American fantasy short fiction from the past year, highlighting the genre's most innovative voices. Guest editors Ann and Jeff VanderMeer bring their expertise to the collection, ensuring a diverse range of stories that push the boundaries of fantasy. With Matthew Cheney as the series editor, readers can expect a thoughtfully compiled showcase of imaginative narratives that reflect contemporary themes and styles in fantasy literature.
The Last Unicorn: The Lost Journey
- 170pagine
- 6 ore di lettura
Previously published as The Last Unicorn: the Lost Version, 2007...Subterranean Press: Burton Michigan--Title page verso.
Year's Best Fantasy 5
- 512pagine
- 18 ore di lettura
Magic lives in remarkable realms – and in the short fiction of today's top fantasists. In this fifth breathtaking volume of the year's best flights of the fantastic, award–winning editors David G. Hartwell and Kathryn Cramer present a dazzling new array of wonders – stories that break through the time–honored conventions of the genre to carry the reader to astonishing places that only the most ingenious minds could conceive. In the able hands of Neil Gaiman, Kage Baker, Tim Powers, and others, miracles become tangible and true, impossible creatures roam unfettered, and fairy tales are reshaped, sharpened, and freed from the restrictive bonds of childhood. Lose yourself in these pages and in these worlds – and discover the power, the beauty, the unparalleled enchantment of fantasy at its finest.

