Locus
One of the most original anthologies.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A wide assortment of grails, visions, and revisions...many fine stories.
Book Description
New York Times bestselling authors Neil Gaiman, Marion Zimmer Bradley, and 23 more masters of fantasy deliver spellbinding stories of Arthurian knights, innocent maidens, sorcerers, and sword masters who have been touched by the power of the Holy Grail...
Grails: Quests of the Dawn ANNOTATION
This vast array of stories dealing with the legendary Grail, from its mythical past to its unexpected future, includes works by Marion Zimmer Bradley, Alan Dean Foster, Orson Scott Card, Jane Yolen, Mercedes Lackey, Neil Gaiman, Andre Norton, Gene Wolfe, Janny Wurts, and Diana Paxson. First of a two-volume set.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
New York Times bestselling authors Neil Gaiman, Marion Zimmer Bradley, and 23 more masters of fantasy deliver spellbinding stories of Arthurian knights, innocent maidens, sorcerers, and sword masters who have been touched by the power of the Holy Grail...
FROM THE CRITICS
KLIATT - Donna Scanlon
The cover of this hefty paperback promises "25 Stories of That Most Magical Vessel," and one can't help wonder how there could be that many variations on the theme of the Holy Grail. By the end, one wonders how many more there could be. Remarkably, each author has a different take on the story, from the dramatic interpretation of the story of "The Feast of the Fisher King" by Diana L. Paxson to the delightful tongue-in-cheek banality of Neil Gaiman's "Chivalry." Certainly the stories vary in quality or appeal, although overall, they are consistently well written, and there is certainly something here to please any taste. An afterword by Fritz Leiber caps the collection beautifully. The only thing missing is the customary information on the authors, particularly the authors who are less well known, but otherwise, this anthology is a worthy and welcome addition to the shelves. KLIATT Codes: SA—Recommended for senior high school students, advanced students, and adults. 2004, Penguin Putnam, Roc, 388p., Ages 15 to adult.
Library Journal
From Neil Gaiman's story of a housewife's encounter with a Knight of the Round Table (``Chivalry'') to Brad Strickland's cautionary tale of covetousness and human foibles (``The Gift of Gilthaliad''), the 25 stories and poems that comprise this collection of Grail-inspired fiction represent a strong showing from a host of celebrated fantasy and sf authors. First published in a limited edition, this volume (the first in a two-part series) explores broad and literal interpretations of one of literature's most enduring legends. Suitable for fantasy and short story collections.
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