The Penguin Book of Dragons

ISBN-13: 9780143135043 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 384 str.

Scott G. Bruce

Recenzje

I love the way Scott Bruce has scoured so much ancient lore to bring us this treasury of dragon-related information, and I shall turn to it frequently. Philip Pullman, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Golden Compass

Scholarly and thrilling. By collecting some of the foundational and also most surprising historical sources on these guardians of the boundary between the known and unknown, Scott Bruce has created the new indispensable resource for anyone who cares about dragons. Adam Gidwitz, New York Times bestselling author of A Tale Dark and Grimm and The Inquisitor s Tale

A guide to the fantastic beasts and where to find them in the world s mythological and literary traditions . . . Scott Bruce knows a thing or two about what scares us. Atlas Obscura

Fascinating . . . Expert commentary provides helpful context throughout. . . . A well-researched survey for those with a deep interest in dragons. Publishers Weekly

Delightful . . . An engaging way to immerse yourself in the world of dragons. Each section is a short trip to a different land and time period, providing a fascinating blend of fantasy and history. . . . We learn about dragons, certainly, but also much about ourselves. ImaginAtlas

How do you like your dragon these days? Tough or tender? Whatever your preference, you are likely to find the right one for you in The Penguin Book of Dragons. Literary Review

O autorze

Scott G. Bruce (editor) is the editor of The Penguin Book of the Undead and The Penguin Book of Hell, and the author of three books about the abbey of Cluny. He is a professor of medieval history at Fordham University in New York City, and lives in Baltimore, Maryland.