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Thomas the Rhymer was a medieval bard from Scotland (1220-1297) who disappeared for seven years and said he’d been living with the Queen of Elfland. She gives him a “gift”; he can no longer tell anything but the truth and becomes a seer as well as bard. There are so many ballads about and by him that it may be true. There’s a Thomas the Rhymer tower. Sir Walter Scott owned the tree under which the Queen kissed him.
This is a beautiful little novel; told Rashomon-like by the people who love him. ...more
This is a beautiful little novel; told Rashomon-like by the people who love him. ...more
A good old traditional "taken by the fairies" story, beautifully told. Elfland (Fairyland) is gorgeous and unnerving all at once, as it should be; and medieval rural Scotland makes for a lovely homey backdrop. It hit the spot for me.
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Beautiful retelling of Thomas the Rhymer. Well written and enjoyable.
I can see why it won The World Fantasy Award.
I can see why it won The World Fantasy Award.
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