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Zusammenfassung
Zusammenfassung
After the King presents an outstanding collection of new fantasy stories by an extraordinary assemblage of some of the very best writers to ever continue the tradition Tolkien began with The Lord of the Rings. Stephen R. Donaldson, Peter S. Beagle, Andrew Nortong, Terry Pratchett, Robert Silverberg, Judith Tarr, Gregory Benford, Jane Yolen, Poul and Karen Anderson, Mike Resnick, Emma Bull, Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, John Brunner, Harrr Turtledove, Dennis L. McKiernan, Karen Haber, Barry M. Malzberg, and Charles de Lint contribute to a dazzling anthology that captures the spirit and originality of Tolkien's great work. The millions whose lives have been touched by J.R.R. Tolkien will find the same primal storytelling magic here, undiluted an running ever on.
Rezensionen (3)
Kirkus-Rezension
Yet another Festschrift anthology by Greenberg, who has recently edited or coedited tributes to Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, and H.P. Lovecraft, this time to honor the much-imitated author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. The difficulty with these projects is that the writers must retain the essential flavor of their own work while evoking somehow the style or subject or tone of the revered predecessor, and here--as in the Asimov, Bradbury, and Lovecraft volumes--the quality of the stories varies tremendously. The book leads off with an exceptionally good story by Stephen R. Donaldson, ``Reave the Just,'' in which a legendary hero saves the day in a most unusual fashion. Emma Bull's ``Silver or Gold,'' Peter S. Beagle's ``The Naga,'' Judith Tarr's ``Death and the Lady,'' and Patricia A. McKillip's ``The Fellowship of the Dragon'' likewise evoke something of the spirit of Tolkien while offering wonderful, original tales in their authors' own strong voices. Meanwhile, John Brunner, Barry N. Malzberg, and Gregory Benford provide solid stories, but their connection to Tolkien is slight. Much that's unfortunately mediocre, and a few stories (such as Dennis L. McKiernan's ``The Halfling House,'' egregious at 29 pages) that would have made Tolkien himself wince--but, still, the strongest tales here are among the best short-length fantasy of the year.
Booklist-Rezension
This festschrift in honor of the Tolkien centennial contains more than two dozen original fantasy stories that attempt to follow in the master's footsteps as to style, treatment, and material used. The result is a trifle more mixed than one might have expected from a roster of authors that is virtually a who's who of modern fantasy masters (including Emma Bull, Charles de Lint, Jane Yolen, and Judith Tarr). Some of the writers (such as Gregory Benford) have done well; others seem to lack an ear for the material or a serious purpose in dealing with it. A good, but not great, compendium, recommended for the majority of fantasy collections. ~--Roland Green
Library Journal-Rezension
A cautionary tale by Stephen R. Donaldson (``Reeve the Just''), a whimsical ad venture in miniature by Dennis L. McKiernan (``The Halfling House''), and a tribute to the art of storytelling by Charles de Lint (``The Conjure Man'') il lustrate the variety of this collection of 19 stories written to celebrate the centennial of Tolkien's birth. Although fans of Middle Earth may be disappointed that none of these tales draw directly from Tolkien's world, discerning readers will find the unmistakable stamp of the master concealed in the heart of each story. All in all, this solid collection of fantasy belongs in most libraries. For a new edition of The Lord of the Rings and more on Tolkien, see Classic Returns, LJ 11/15/91. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
| Introduction | p. vii |
| Reave the Just | p. 1 |
| Troll Bridge | p. 34 |
| A Long Night's Vigil at the Temple | p. 44 |
| The Dragon of Tollin | p. 69 |
| Faith | p. 81 |
| In the Season of the Dressing of the Wells | p. 106 |
| The Fellowship of the Dragon | p. 151 |
| The Decoy Duck | p. 172 |
| Nine Threads of Gold | p. 198 |
| The Conjure Man | p. 224 |
| The Halfling House | p. 242 |
| Silver or Gold | p. 271 |
| Up the Side of the Air | p. 307 |
| The Naga | p. 327 |
| Revolt of the Sugar Plum Fairies | p. 337 |
| Winter's King | p. 348 |
| Gotterdammerung | p. 353 |
| Down the River Road | p. 359 |
| Death and the Lady | p. 404 |
| About the Authors | p. 437 |