- Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Tor Books; Reprint edition (Nov 1991)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0812514459
- ISBN-13: 978-0812514452
- Product Dimensions: 16.5 x 10.4 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,094,492 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Based on an old English ballad, this book tells the story of the minstrel, Thomas, who is abducted by the Queen of Elfland and lives for years in her realm - a kingdom concealing many perils he must overcome - until one day he is returned to the land of passing time. The author wrote "Swordspoint".
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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In this fascinating book, acclaimed author Ellen Kushner takes the old legends of Thomas of Erceldoune (a.k.a. True Thomas the seer and Thomas the Rhymer), and retells them in a fascinating, thoroughly modern style. This is the tale of a bard of no small talent who find himself the object of the Queen of Elfland's desire. Whisked off to the land of Fairy for seven years, he must unravel a mysterious riddle and save an immortal soul. And when he returns to the land of the living, will he be the same man he was, can he be?
This is a fascinating, and thoroughly enjoyable story. The author does an excellent job of keeping the flavor and substance of the old stories, while at the same time updating them and making them a treat for the modern reader. Indeed, I was often struck by how much the story rang true to the old folktales I have studied throughout my life. So, if you are a fan of stories of Fairy and the Lords and Ladies, or simply enjoy a good (excellent) fantasy story, then I highly recommend this book to you. You won't be disappointed!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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A very interesting and beautifully written novel, comprising of three characters and a triptych structure where each one tells the story in own voice as time passes within the story. What was especially lovely was the refreshing way in which old myths were rescusitated and developed in order to move the plot along. Thomas was an especially interesting character, but I most loved the way she protrayed the elves... inhuman and indifferent yet simultaneously alluring and beloved. Their game of whimsy was also quite intriguing.
Overall I really did enjoy reading this, It was a superior and polished work
Overall I really did enjoy reading this, It was a superior and polished work
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is a beautifully written prose account of the Thomas the Rhymer poem based on the mythological Thomas. Very readable and informative, but essentially an interesting novel. No knowledge of the myth is needed to appreciate the story. For those who enjoy fantasy but are also quite down to earth.
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