First published 1997
Elderly sorcerer Schmendrick the Magician confronts his mortality and the mythical creatures he's spent a lifetime studying. As his powers wane, he must face the very giants and griffins that once awed him. Schmendrick's final days are filled with bittersweet reunions, a battle against a vengeful dragon, and the realization that the fantastical world he's dedicated his life to may outlive him. In the end, Schmendrick must choose between clinging to his fading magic or embracing the human life he's left behind.
Genres: mythology, literary-fiction, fantasy, magical-realism
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: bittersweet, found-family
288 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Roc Trade