Tanith Lee byla britská autorka, která mistrně ovládala žánry science fiction, hororu a fantasy. Její rozsáhlé dílo zahrnuje přes sedmdesát románů a stovky povídek, které se vyznačují hlubokým psychologickým vhledem a zkoumáním temných stránek lidské povahy. Lee se často zabývala tématy identity, svobody a hledání smyslu života, přičemž její jedinečný, poetický styl dodává jejím příběhům nadčasovou kvalitu. Její tvorba zůstává inspirací pro další generace autorů spekulativní fikce.
Příběh o boji krásné dívky s čarodějem, který se zasvětil bohu zla. Po různých útrapách se vypracuje na čaroděje Volkhavaara. Jeho protihráčkou je krásná otrokyně, zamilovaná do potulného herce, jemuž Volkhavaar uloupil duši a změnil ho v poslušnou loutku. Dívka riskuje svůj život, aby zachránila muže, kterého miluje.
Horor hitchcockovského ražení o mladé samotářské dívce, která se ocitá v bizarním domě na samotě u svých prastarých příbuzných. Originální a známá britská autorka, píšící knihy různých žánrů, sci-fi, fantasy i fantasy pro děti, se zde vydává do temného světa hrůzy a zvrácenosti přicházející nenápadně a ústící do drastické tragedie. Máme před sebou dokonalé literární dílo, jehož obsahem je jakési zlovolné napětí, osudovost, svět viděný jako děsivé místo lidí buď zvrhlých nebo lhostejných.
Set in a brutal world dominated by the violent religion of the Christerium, the narrative unfolds within the awe-inspiring yet perilous cathedrals inhabited by bizarre creatures. This installment continues the journey of three characters from The Blood of Roses: Volume 1, delving deeper into their struggles and the dark mysteries of their surroundings. The story promises to explore themes of faith, power, and survival amidst a richly crafted and dangerous landscape.
A collection of stories by Tanith Lee that appeared in the magazine 'Weird Tales'.
Set in a grim fantasy world, this epic delves into the excesses of religion while uncovering the dark pagan roots of earlier traditions. Tanith Lee intricately weaves together the disturbing parallels between seemingly opposing beliefs, such as the Christian rites involving the blood and body of Christ and the divine blood of the World Tree. The narrative invites readers to reflect on the complexities of faith and ritual in a richly imagined landscape.
In a world dedicated to pleasure, one young rebel sets out on a forbidden quest--.Published for the first time in a single volume, Tanith Lee's duet of novels set in a hedonistic Utopia are as riveting and revolutionary as they were when they first appeared two decades ago.It's a perfect existence, a world in which no pleasure is off-limits, no risk is too dangerous, and no responsibilities can cramp your style. Not if you're Jang: a caste of libertine teenagers in the city of Four BEE. But when you're expected to make trouble--when you can kill yourself on a whim and return in another body, when you're encouraged to change genders at will and experience whatever you desire--you've got no reason to rebel...until making love and raising hell, daring death and running wild just leave you cold and empty.Ravenous for true adventures of the mind and body, desperate to find some meaning, one restless spirit finally bucks the system--and by shattering the rules, strikes at the very heart of a soulless society....
The city of Paradys was a place of decadence and decay, of luxury and lasciviousness and, after the revolution, a graveyard peopled by the insane and the dead... and by those who preyed on both. For the land here was bound by a timeless, soul-chilling magic, and its power had cast a spell over all who had ever lived here.
Set in a hauntingly dark world, this previously unpublished novella by Tanith Lee explores themes of despair and moral ambiguity. The narrative delves into the complexities of its characters, revealing their struggles and the harsh realities they face. Lee's signature prose weaves a rich tapestry of atmosphere and emotion, immersing readers in a chilling tale that reflects the darker aspects of human nature. This work promises to captivate fans of grim dark fiction and showcase Lee's unparalleled storytelling ability.
This omnibus collects Tanith Lee's Colouring Books Series, featuring four interconnected tales: Greyglass, L'Amber, To Indigo, and Winter White. Each story delves into richly imagined worlds, exploring themes of color and transformation. Lee's unique narrative style blends fantasy and introspection, inviting readers to experience a vivid spectrum of emotions and landscapes. The series is celebrated for its lyrical prose and inventive storytelling, offering a captivating journey through the intricacies of imagination and identity.
Exploring a darker twist on beloved fairy tales, this collection reimagines classic stories with Snow White as a villain and the wicked queen as a misunderstood figure. It questions the consequences of reviving characters like Sleeping Beauty and delves into the more sinister aspects of familiar narratives. Celebrated author Tanith Lee brings a fresh perspective, with a new tale included in this special 30th anniversary edition, offering readers a chilling yet captivating experience of the Brothers Grimm's tales.