The Last Unicorn

by Peter S. Beagle · 1968

In a secluded lilac forest lives the last of her kind, a solitary unicorn who longs to discover if any others remain. When she steps beyond the safety of her enchanted woods, she embarks on a timeless quest that leads her into a world of wonder and danger. Accompanied by the well‑meaning but clumsy magician Schmendrick and the fierce, compassionate Molly Grue, she confronts the sorrows and joys of love, loss, and mortality. Their journey takes them to a despondent king’s castle and ultimately to a terrifying creature whose very existence threatens the survival of all unicorns. Peter S. Beagle weaves a lyrical, haunting tale of hope and destiny that has enchanted generations of readers.