Marion Zimmer Bradley fue una autora estadounidense de novelas de fantasía, que a menudo exploraba temas feministas. Su obra temprana mostró una fuerte influencia de los autores de fantasía de aventuras de su infancia, presentando mundos lejanos y escapadas audaces. A lo largo de su carrera, también experimentó con diferentes géneros, publicando bajo varios seudónimos, incluyendo obras de ficción pulp gay y lésbica. Sus obras más célebres, como la serie Darkover y sus reinterpretaciones de la leyenda artúrica, a menudo combinan elementos de fantasía y ciencia ficción, y entregas posteriores de sus series fueron continuadas por colaboradores.
Aquellos que tienen el don, tienen el poder. Una noche de tormenta, nacen tres princesas. A medida que cada bebé se coloca en los brazos de su madre, la archimaga Binah les otorga un regalo de gran poder: un colgante con un trozo del Trillium Negro ahora extinto. Un día ese poder será todo lo que protegerá a las princesas de la perdición.
This collection of eighteen fantasy tales focuses on the adventures of the Free Amazons, a group of remarkable women who have set themselves apart from the male-dominated world of Darkover
Continuing the saga of the inhabitants of Avalon, a young boy raised in secret after his parents are killed by traitors returns home to prove his worth and lead his followers to victory while wielding the newly forged sword Excalibur
This collection of stories, including two never-before-published tales, travels through the history of Darkover, the planet of the Bloody Sun, from the Founding to the time of Recontact. Original.
Marion Zimmer Bradley's "Sword & Sorceress" series has always presented the best in contemporary women's fantasy, and this new volume carries on the tradition! In this volume, 26 original stories of bold, talented, and heroic women lead readers through enchanted realms of the imagination into danger both physical and sorcerous, where power and courage lie in a woman's hands.
Morgaine, gifted with the Sight and fated with her brother-lover's doom, recounts the glorious tragedy of Camelot's brief flowering - not as a tale of knightly deeds, but as a woman's rounded view of society in the crucible of change.
Blending archaeological fact and legend, the myths of the gods and the feats of heroes, Marion Zimmer Bradley breathes new life into the classic tale of the Trojan War-reinventing larger-than-life figures as living people engaged in a desperate struggle that dooms both the victors and the vanquished, their fate seen through the eyes of Kassandra-priestess, princess, and passionate woman with the spirit of a warrior.
The acclaimed author of Moonheart offers "one of the most fascinating books of this decade" (Marion Zimmer Bradely, author of The Mists of Avalon). An ancient, unpublished manuscript--a enchanting tale of sorcery and a young woman's quest--transports musician Janey Little across miles and years--to an awesome confrontation.
In a realm where magic and danger intertwine, heroes wield swords and spells to confront unexpected threats, whether for their own survival or to safeguard the vulnerable. This collection features a diverse array of characters, from a temple guardian facing divine judgment to an ancient Roman witch on a quest to reveal a killer, alongside the latest escapades of the beloved duo Tarma and Kethry. Curated by Marion Zimmer Bradley, these enchanting tales showcase the creativity of renowned authors such as Mercedes Lackey, Diana Paxson, and Deborah Wheeler. The anthology includes stories like "Lorelei" by Tina Good, "Falcon's Shadow" by Diana L. Paxson, and "Friendly Fire" by Mercedes Lackey, among others. Each narrative delves into themes of justice, loyalty, and the complexities of magic, offering a rich tapestry of fantasy that captivates the imagination. From the mystical "Dance of Death" to the thought-provoking "Justice Is Mine," readers are invited to explore the multifaceted nature of heroism and the struggles of those who fight for what is right. With a blend of adventure, intrigue, and moral dilemmas, this collection promises to enchant fans of fantasy literature.
