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Overview
In the ancient Scottish ballad "Tam Lin," headstrong Janet defies Tam Lin to walk in her own land of Carterhaugh . . . and then must battle the Queen of Faery for possession of her lover's body and soul. In this version of "Tam Lin," masterfully crafted by Pamela Dean, Janet is a college student, "Carterhaugh" is Carter Hall at the university where her father teaches, and Tam Lin is a boy named Thomas Lane. Set against the backdrop of the early 1970s, imbued with wit, poetry, romance, and magic, Tam Lin has become a cult classic--and once you begin reading, you'll know why. This reissue features an updated introduction by the book's original editor, the acclaimed Terri Windling.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780142406526
- ISBN-10: 014240652X
- Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
- Publish Date: August 2006
- Dimensions: 8.24 x 5.58 x 1.39 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.03 pounds
- Page Count: 480
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