Thomas the Rhymer (novel)
Cover of the first edition of Thomas the Rhymer. | |
| Author | Ellen Kushner |
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| Cover artist | Thomas Canty |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Speculative fiction |
| Publisher | William Morrow & Co |
Publication date | January 1, 1990 |
| Pages | 247 |
Thomas the Rhymer is a fantasy novel by American writer Ellen Kushner. It is based on the ballad of Thomas the Rhymer, a piece of folklore in which Thomas Learmonth's love of the Queen of Elfland was rewarded with the gift of prophecy. The novel won the 1991 World Fantasy Award and Mythopoeic Award.