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      Tam Lin

      by Pamela Dean
      Published
      Apr 1992
      Main Genre
      Fantasy Fantasy
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      480
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      In the ancient Scottish ballad "Tam Lin," headstrong Janet defies Tam Lin to walk in her own land of Carterhaugh . . . and then must battle the Queen of Faery for possession of her lover's body and soul. In this version of "Tam Lin," masterfully crafted by Pamela Dean, Janet is a college student, "Carterhaugh" is Carter Hall at the university where her father teaches, and Tam Lin is a boy named Thomas Lane. Set against the backdrop of the early 1970s, imbued with wit, poetry, romance, and magic, Tam Lin has become a cult classic—and once you begin reading, you'll know why. This reissue features an updated introduction by the book's original editor, the acclaimed Terri Windling.

      Genres & Themes

      Genres

      Speculative Fiction

      Subgenres

      Fantasy

      Characters & Occupations

      Elves

      Age Level

      Young Adult / Teens

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      First Edition Apr 1992 Tor ISBN13 9780812544503 ISBN10 0812544501
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      Aug 2006 Puffin ISBN13 9780142406526 ISBN10 014240652X
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      Mar 1991 Tor ISBN13 9780312851378 ISBN10 0312851375
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      Apr 1992 Turtleback Books ISBN13 9780613923217 ISBN10 0613923219
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      Aug 2006 Penguin ISBN13 9781101653609 ISBN10 1101653604
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      Aug 2006 Firebird ISBN10 B00ADUGAH4
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