Tales from High Hallack (Collected Short Stories of Andre Norton)
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (774 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1624671896 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 222 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Previously published short stories by Andre, which take place in High Hallack, an imaginary land that is part of her Witch World series.
"This book's title is a bit misleading" according to ealovitt. My favorite stories in this collection by Lifetime Grand Master of Fantasy, Andre Norton are those that take place in the dales and sorcerous wastelands of High Hallack. But there are also a smattering of fairy tales, an Arthurian tale of Merlin and Nimue (The Lady of the Lake), a Cold War fantasy, and one of Norton's SF short stories, starring a cat with unusual powers. So this book's title is a bit misleading, but it is still very much worth reading.Some of this author's most interesting characters must overcome physical handicaps to fulfill their destiny. She . They're Back! Tales From High Hallack, Volume 1 (201They're Back! Arthur W Jordin Tales From High Hallack, Volume 1 (2014) is the first collection in this series. This volume contains eighteen short stories, an acknowledgments and an introduction. - "Acknowledgments" by Sue Stewart speaks of the reasons for this collection. - "Introduction" by Jody Lynn Nye relates her first experience with Norton's writings. Her experiences were repeated many times through the decades. - "The Last Spell" (Ancient Enchantresses, 1995) is an Arthurian tale about Merlin and Nimue. - "Sword of Disbelief" (Sword Against Darkness, 1977) recounts the trials of Elys . ) is the first collection in this series. This volume contains eighteen short stories, an acknowledgments and an introduction. - "Acknowledgments" by Sue Stewart speaks of the reasons for this collection. - "Introduction" by Jody Lynn Nye relates her first experience with Norton's writings. Her experiences were repeated many times through the decades. - "The Last Spell" (Ancient Enchantresses, 1995) is an Arthurian tale about Merlin and Nimue. - "Sword of Disbelief" (Sword Against Darkness, 1977) recounts the trials of Elys . Lori Parker said The Grand Dame's short works in all their glory! Witch World! Cats! TALES FROM HIGH HALLACK VOL #1 by Andre Norton. I first met Andre Norton's books after searching for the literary origin of the Beast Master movies. This was back before the Internet, back when some fans still did not know that "Andre" Norton was the pen name for Alice Mary Norton. Yes, that was after she received the Gandalf Grand Master award ("Grand Dame of Science Fiction, 198The Grand Dame's short works in all their glory! Witch World! Cats! TALES FROM HIGH HALLACK VOL #1 by Andre Norton Lori Parker I first met Andre Norton's books after searching for the literary origin of the Beast Master movies. This was back before the Internet, back when some fans still did not know that "Andre" Norton was the pen name for Alice Mary Norton. Yes, that was after she received the Gandalf Grand Master award ("Grand Dame of Science Fiction, 1984), but have pity on those of us who fell for the male pen name trick; we didn't have Wikipedia.TALES FROM HIGH HALLACK is expected to comprise three volumes. The stories are pulled from throughout her career - magazines, anthologies,. ), but have pity on those of us who fell for the male pen name trick; we didn't have Wikipedia.TALES FROM HIGH HALLACK is expected to comprise three volumes. The stories are pulled from throughout her career - magazines, anthologies,
Rabe and Norton were friends, long-time pen pals, and shared books and stories about their cats and dogs. Rabe is the author of thirty fantasy and adventure novels, and many many short stories. For well over a half century, ANDRE NORTON was one of the most popular science fiction and fantasy authors in the world. Jean Rabe had the immense pleasure of co-authoring novels with Andre Norton: Taste of Magic, Dragon Mage, and Return to Quag Keep. An Ohio native, Norton lived for many years
Rabe is the author of thirty fantasy and adventure novels, and many many short stories. Lauded as a Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America, she is the recipient of a Life Achievement Award from the World Fantasy Convention. An Ohio native, Norton lived for many years in Winter Park, Florida, and died in March 2005 at her home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. . About the Author For well over a half century, ANDRE NORTON was one of the most popular science fiction and fantasy authors in the world. She also edited an anthology with Norton: Renaissance Faire, and edited several of her short stories for various DA