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Ninth Wave, the PB

By Russell Celyn Jones

Ninth Wave, the PB Contemporary literature

Ninth Wave, the PB

By Russell Celyn Jones

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Drawing from two medieval Welsh manuscripts with roots dating back many centuries earlier, this series of 11 stories sheds light on Celtic mythology and Arthurian romance while providing a new perspective on Great Britain itself. From enchantment and shapeshifting to the age-old dichotomies of conflict versus peacemaking and love versus betrayal, all of these tales are uniquely reinvented, creating fresh, contemporary narratives that portray the real world as much as they depict the past. Recast from the medieval tale of Pwyll, Lord of Dyfed, a young Welsh king who dreams of escaping the burdens of his throne, this fantasy is set in a post-oil economy of the near future. This time Pwyll becomes the rebellious son of a wealthy family who sinks into the same murder and mayhem as his prototype. Embracing the simple pleasures and shorter work week available in this petroleum-free environment, Pwyl surfs whenever he wants and rides to his office on horseback down what was once a freeway. However, human nature has not changed, and what was called magic in the old story becomes clinical depression in this one--Pwyll spirals into chaos as he murders his future wife's fiancé, loses his only son, and switches beds with the king of the underworld.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
176
Release Date:
2010-04-01
Publication Date:
2010-04-01
Publisher:
Seren Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1854115146
ISBN13:
9781854115140
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
217 g
Height:
128 cm
Width:
197 cm
Thickness:
15 cm
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