The Last Unicorn

by Peter S. Beagle

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Book Overview: The Last Unicorn

INCLUDES 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

ISBN-13	9780451450524
ISBN-10	0451450523
Publisher	Ace
Publication Date	1991
Edition	Illustrated
Language	en
Pages	304
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Weight	lbs

Editorial Reviews

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

About the Author

Peter S. Beagle

Peter S. Beagle is an acclaimed American author, known for his contributions to the fantasy genre. Born in New York, Beagle graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1959 with a degree in Creative Writing. He made his literary debut with “A Fine and Private Place” in 1960, however, it was his novel “The Last Unicorn” published in 1968 that solidified his reputation as a master storyteller and molded him into a celebrated figure in fantasy literature.

Beagle’s writing style is characterized by its literary richness and well-woven narrative structure. His works, often imbued with a subtle humor, never shy away from exploring intense human emotions. His unique storytelling ability has resulted in his work being translated into over 20 languages, thus reaching millions of readers worldwide.

Over the course of his decades-long career, Beagle has received numerous accolades celebrating his skill and creativity. He has won the Hugo, Nebula, and Mythopoeic Awards, and in 2018, he was crowned the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. Despite this, Beagle remains a humble and dedicated writer, committed to enriching the fantasy genre with his evocative prose and imaginative tales. His enduring literary legacy continues to inspire and captivate readers globally.