Books like The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle
Peter S. Beagleβs beloved fantasy begins with a unicorn living alone in a lilac wood. Venturing beyond the forest, she meets the bumbling magician Schmendrick and the steadfast Molly Grue. Together, they explore the joys and sorrows of life and love, journeying toward the castle of a despondent monarch where the unicorn faces a threat that could doom her species.
First publish date: 1900
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Peter S. Beagle
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