The ArkadiansMeet the Arkadians--a young bean counter turned hero, a poet turned jackass, a girl of marvels, a king disguised as a peasant, and others who play across an epic stage, firmly connecting the quest of a young protagonist to those of classical heroes and heroines of ancient Greek storytelling--and reminding readers that danger, daring, and romance are still the most thrilling of literary devices. |
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Page 113
... cried May - Apple , throwing up her hands . " And him only a lad ! " " Nothing out of the ordinary , " said Lucian , with the modesty he thought befitting a hero . " Anyone would have done the same . " 12 oy - in - the - Dance ...
... cried May - Apple , throwing up her hands . " And him only a lad ! " " Nothing out of the ordinary , " said Lucian , with the modesty he thought befitting a hero . " Anyone would have done the same . " 12 oy - in - the - Dance ...
Page 137
... cried out at seeing marvelous handiwork so treated , the doll maker replied : ' As they are mine to make , so are they mine to break . ' “ Then , with his knife , the doll maker drew a circle in the dust and within it set many tiny ...
... cried out at seeing marvelous handiwork so treated , the doll maker replied : ' As they are mine to make , so are they mine to break . ' “ Then , with his knife , the doll maker drew a circle in the dust and within it set many tiny ...
Page 156
... cried the Bear King . ' Lady , I am a warrior and do not turn my hand to women's work . If my men were to see me like some handmaiden at a spinning wheel , they would laugh me to scorn . ' " The Lady did not insist but next led him to ...
... cried the Bear King . ' Lady , I am a warrior and do not turn my hand to women's work . If my men were to see me like some handmaiden at a spinning wheel , they would laugh me to scorn . ' " The Lady did not insist but next led him to ...
Contents
WomanWhoTalkstoSnakes | 3 |
Lucian and the Jackass | 13 |
Forbidden Enchantments | 70 |
Copyright | |
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