Thomas the Rhymer

This book is about the Elves and the realm of the Faerie. It is based on an ancient legend of a minstrel who is taken by the Elf Queen and returned seven years later with the gift of only telling the truth. The book is one of the most detailed accounts of going into Faerie that I've ever read. It's extrapolated from the little that remains of the legend into a surprisingly personal story. It's beautifully written, full of excitement and despair. It won both the Mythopoeic and the World Fantasy Awards in 1991.

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