Peter S. Beagle & Peter S. Beagle 
Essential Peter S. Beagle, Volume 1: Lila The Werewolf And Other Stories 

The essential first volume of bestselling author Peter S. Beagle s (The Last Unicorn) short stories demonstrates why he is one of America s most influential fantasists. With his celebrated versatility, humor, and grace, Beagle is at home in a dazzling variety of subgenres. Evoking comparison to such iconic authors as Twain, Tolkien, Carroll, L Engle, and Vonnegut, this career retrospective celebrates Beagle s mastery of the short-story form. For over forty years, Peter S. Beagle has been the gold standard of fantasy. Neil Gaiman, author of The Sandman[STARRED REVIEW] Brimming with magic, lyrical prose, and deeply felt emotion, this is, indeed, essential reading. Kirkus An unlikely friendship based on philosophy develops between an aging academic and a mythological beast. A mysterious, beautiful attendee who attends a ball thrown in her honor chooses whether or not to become mortal.