The Mabinogion Tetralogy

Author : Evangeline Walton
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 962 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2003-12-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781468307955

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The Mabinogion Tetralogy by Evangeline Walton Pdf

The retelling of the epic Welsh myth that is “certainly among the top 5 fantasy series of the twentieth century” (sfsite.com). The Mabinogion is to Welsh mythology what the tales of Zeus, Hera, and Apollo are to Greek myth. these tales constitute a powerful work of the imagination, ranking with Tokien’s Lord of the Rings novels and T.H. White’s The Once and Future King. Evangeline Walton’s compelling rendition of these classic, thrilling stories of magic, betrayal, lost love, and bitter retribution include the encounter between Prince Pwyll and Arawn, the God of Death, which Pwyll survives by agreeing to kill the one man that Death cannot fell, and the tale of bran the blessed and his family’s epic struggle for the throne. The Mabinogion is internationally recognized as the world’s finest arc of Celtic mythology; Walton’s vivid retelling introduces an ancient world of gods and monsters, heroes, kings and quests, making accessible one of the greatest fantasy sagas of all time. “These books are not only the best fantasies of the twentieth century, but also great works of fiction. They are actual retellings of diverse legends of the Mabinogion in novel form . . . dealing with Good and Evil . . . and the nature of love.” —The Saturday Review (UK) “Magnificently conceived . . . persuasive and powerful . . . the product of keenly imaginative and well disciplined mind.” —August Derleth “Evangeline Watson’s Mabinogion books remain the benchmark against which any future retellings of the stories must be measured.” —Diana L. Paxson

Author : Evangeline Walton
Publisher : Scribner Paper Fiction
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0020264712

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The Prince of Annwn by Evangeline Walton Pdf

Author : Evangeline Walton
Publisher : Free Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1992-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0020264739

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The Song of Rhiannon by Evangeline Walton Pdf

A retelling of The Mabinogion in novel form. Manawydon finally unites with Rhiannon - an aspect of the Goddess - but his happiness is shaken by the appearance of the Gray Man, who seeks vengeance against the living and especially against one who would claim the Goddess.

Author : Evangeline Walton
Publisher : Free Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Fantasy fiction
ISBN : STANFORD:36105000448378

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The Children of Llyr by Evangeline Walton Pdf

Author : Evangeline Walton
Publisher : Tachyon Publications
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781616961343

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She Walks in Darkness by Evangeline Walton Pdf

A gorgeous Tuscan villa harboring a terrible secret houses this beautifully harrowing adventure of ancient mystery and modern intrigue. Archaeologist Richard Keyes and his resourceful young bride, Barbara, are expecting a blissful honeymoon in a welcoming new country. But from the moment they arrive in their secluded new home, circumstances conspire against them. The key to an ages-old mystery lies in the catacombs under the villa, in a familial conflict reawakened after generations of sacrifice, betrayal, and madness. This first publication of a newly discovered jewel from a World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award winner is sure to please readers of all genres.

Author : Evangeline Walton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1936
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOMDLP:aab3400:0001.001

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The Island of the Mighty by Evangeline Walton Pdf

Author : Henry Treece
Publisher : Rare Treasure Editions
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09T16:07:00Z
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781774643860

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The Great Captains by Henry Treece Pdf

The epic romance and adventure of King Arthur. "This is the story of 'King' Arthur, as I think it happened," Henry Treece wrote about his novel. The Great Captains is about no romantic ghost but a man of the wild, forbidding world of ancient Britain.

Author : Evangeline Walton,Douglas A. Anderson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-11
Category : Fantasy fiction, American
ISBN : 1613470339

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Witch House by Evangeline Walton,Douglas A. Anderson Pdf

Available for the first time in hardcover with the lost prologue, excerpts from letters, several short stories, and an interview.

Author : Richard Adams
Publisher : eBook Partnership
Page : 1618 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-07
Category : Adventure stories
ISBN : 9781783015566

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Maia by Richard Adams Pdf

Sold into slavery to the dealer Lalloc by her mother when her stepfather seduces her, the beautiful 15-year-old Maia is almost raped by Genshed, one of Lalloc's employees but is saved by Occula, a black slave girl. With no-one but Occula at her side, Maia must summon all her courage, strength and intelligence as she navigates the seedy side of the Beklan empire.

Author : Ransom Riggs
Publisher : Quirk Books
Page : 1152 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-20
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781594748394

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Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children Boxed Set by Ransom Riggs Pdf

The New York Times #1 best-selling series. Includes 3 novels by Ransom Riggs and 12 peculiar photographs. Together for the first time, here is the #1 New York Times best seller Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and its two sequels, Hollow City and Library of Souls. All three hardcovers are packaged in a beautifully designed slipcase. Also included: a special collector's envelope of twelve peculiar photographs, highlighting the most memorable moments of this extraordinary three-volume fantasy. MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN: A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of very curious photographs. It all waits to be discovered in this groundbreaking novel, which mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling new kind of reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob Portman journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. HOLLOW CITY: September 3, 1940. Ten peculiar children flee an army of deadly monsters. And only one person can help them—but she's trapped in the body of a bird. The extraordinary adventure continues as Jacob Portman and his newfound friends journey to London, the peculiar capital of the world. There, they hope to find a cure for their beloved headmistress, Miss Peregrine. But in this war-torn city, hideous surprises lurk around every corner. LIBRARY OF SOULS: A boy, a girl, and a talking dog. They're all that stands between the sinister wights and the future of peculiar children everywhere. Jacob Portman ventures through history one last time to rescue the peculiar children from a heavily guarded fortress. He's joined by girlfriend and firestarter Emma Bloom, canine companion Addison MacHenry, and some very unexpected allies.

Author : Evangeline Walton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Fantasy fiction, American
ISBN : 0575075384

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The Mabinogion by Evangeline Walton Pdf

The Mabinogion is to Welsh mythology what the tales of Zeus, Hera, Apollo and their sibling gods are to Greek myth . . . The magical adventures of Gwydion, the wizard-prince, Prince Pwyll, Arawn, the Lord of Death, the beautiful Rhiannon and the steadfast Branwen have thrilled generations. Evangeline Walton's compelling rendition of these ancient, thrilling stories of magic, betrayal, lost love and bitter retribution were originally published as The Island of the Mighty, The Children of Llyr, The Song of Rhiannon and The Prince of Annwn. The stories include the encounter between Prince Pwyll and Arawn, the God of Death, which Pwyll survives by agreeing to kill the one man that Death cannot fell, and the tale of Bran the Blessed and his family's epic struggle for the throne. The Mabinogian is universally recognised as the world's finest arc of Celtic mythology; Walton's vivid retelling introduces a world of gods and monsters, heroes, kings and quests, making accessible one of the greatest fantasy sagas of all time.

Author : Thomas Burnett Swann
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781434437181

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The Forest of Forever by Thomas Burnett Swann Pdf

Here in THE FOREST OF FOREVER dwells the last Minotaur, and here too are the other lingering dwellers in that folk-whispered country where dwell the beasts that are human and the humans that are beasts... Also in this series: DAY OF THE MINOTAUR Thomas Burnett Swann (1928 - 1976) was an American poet, critic and fantasy author. The bulk of Swann's fantasy fits into a rough chronology that begins in ancient Egypt around 2500 BC and chronicles the steady decline of magic and mythological races such as dryads, centaurs, satyrs, selkies and minotaurs. The coming of more "advanced" civilisations constantly threatens to destroy their pre-industrial world, and they must continually seek refuge wherever they can. They see the advent of Christianity as a major tragedy; the Christians regard magic and mythological beings as evil and seek to destroy the surviving creatures, although some manage to survive and preserve some of their old ways through medieval times down to the late 19th Century and perhaps the 20th.

Author : Charlotte Lady Schreiber
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 101948103X

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The Mabinogion; Volume 1 by Charlotte Lady Schreiber Pdf

This timeless masterpiece of Welsh myth and legend offers an unparalleled look into the supernatural and extraordinary. The Mabinogion features some of the earliest recorded tales of King Arthur and Merlin, and includes beautifully written accounts of fantastic battles, impossible quests, and magical creatures. This book is essential for those interested in the folklore of Wales or in the legends and tales of King Arthur and the Round Table. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Mark Anthony
Publisher : Spectra
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2003-07-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780553897739

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The Gates of Winter by Mark Anthony Pdf

In a masterwork of brilliant storytelling, the epic fantasy of two parallel worlds—mystical Eldh and modern Earth—takes a surprising turn in Book Five of Mark Anthony’s thrilling saga of magic, suspense, and adventure, The Last Rune. The enigmatic Shemal has known only two Runebreakers. One, her rival Kelephon, served the Pale King and his army of apocalypse. The other was Travis Wilder, the Runebreaker of prophecy. Now, in outcast and newly made Runebreaker Larad, Shemal has found a weapon to open the door between worlds. As the shadow of Shemal’s master, the vengeful god Mohg, Lord of Nightfall, looms, Grace Beckett seeks to harness wild magic and Travis Wilder joins her in the struggle between warriors and mages, witches and kings and betrayers of every form. As the time of final reckoning approaches, Travis and Grace will find themselves facing a dark conspiracy of evil whose virulence threatens to overwhelm anyone who stands in its way. Yet if they don’t succeed in stopping it, two worlds will be lost forever.

Author : Daniel Carter Beard
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781465595942

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Shelters, Shacks and Shanties by Daniel Carter Beard Pdf

ÊIf my present reader happens to be a Boy Scout or a scout-master who wants the scouts to build a tower for exhibition purposes, he can do so by following the directions here given, but if there is real necessity for haste in the erection of this tower, of course we cannot build one as tall as we might where we have more time. With a small tower all the joints may be quickly lashed together with strong, heavy twine, rope, or even wire; and in the wilderness it will probably be necessary to bind the joints with pliable roots, or cordage made of bark or withes; but as this is not a book on woodcraft we will suppose that the reader has secured the proper material for fastening the joints of the frame of this signal-tower and he must now shoulder his axe and go to the woods in order to secure the necessary timber. First let him cut eight straight polesÑthat is, as straight as he can find them. These poles should be about four and one half inches in diameter at their base and sixteen and one half feet long. After all the branches are trimmed off the poles, cut four more sticks each nine feet long and two and a half or three inches in diameter at the base; when these are trimmed into shape one will need twenty six or seven more stout sticks each four and one half feet long for braces and for flooring for the platform.