Tam Lin
Tam Lin by Pamela Dean is a reissue published by Penguin on August 3, 2006, featuring 480 pages in English. This novel reimagines the ancient Scottish ballad “Tam Lin,” placing headstrong Janet in a contemporary college setting where she navigates her relationship with Thomas Lane, a boy who embodies the legendary Tam Lin. Set in the early 1970s, the story intertwines elements of fantasy, romance, and historical context, exploring Janet’s defiance as she confronts the Queen of Faery for her lover’s fate.
Readers will find a rich narrative that blends wit and poetry with themes of young adult fiction and fantasy. The story unfolds in the familiar yet transformed landscape of a university, where Janet’s journey is marked by both personal growth and magical challenges. This edition includes an updated introduction by the original editor, Terri Windling, adding further depth to the experience of this cult classic.
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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.
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