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The Last Unicorn
Book • 1968
In this fantasy novel, a unicorn learns she is the last of her kind and sets out on a journey to discover the fate of the other unicorns.
Along the way, she encounters various characters, including a bumbling magician named Schmendrick, a wicked old witch named Mommy Fortuna, and a butterfly who provides her with vital information.
The story is a blend of comedy, tragedy, pathos, literary allusions, and contemporary culture, and it has been credited with breathing new life into the fantasy genre.
Along the way, she encounters various characters, including a bumbling magician named Schmendrick, a wicked old witch named Mommy Fortuna, and a butterfly who provides her with vital information.
The story is a blend of comedy, tragedy, pathos, literary allusions, and contemporary culture, and it has been credited with breathing new life into the fantasy genre.
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Mentioned by Eric Springsted in the context of Simone Weil's philosophical approach.
How to Read Simone Weil, Part 1: The Mystic / Eric O. Springsted
