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Dragonsong

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SKU:
1704
Condition:
Good – Light to moderate shelf wear with minor tears, chips, creases, and rubbed edges on cover and spine. Binding is firm, textblock square. Interior is clean and unmarked.
Format:
Mass Paperback, 176 pages
Publisher:
Bantam Books, 1977
Edition:
First Bantam Books Edition, Third Printing
In Dragonsong, the first installment of the Harper Hall Trilogy, Anne McCaffrey introduces readers to Menolly, a young and gifted musician in the world of Pern. Despite her exceptional talent, Menolly faces societal constraints and familial opposition, particularly from her father, who forbids her from pursuing music. Her journey of self-discovery leads her to a fateful encounter with a clutch of fire-lizards, creatures that form a telepathic bond with their human companions. This bond propels Menolly into the esteemed Harper Hall, where she can finally nurture her musical aspirations. McCaffrey's narrative weaves themes of resilience, the pursuit of passion, and the breaking of societal norms, set against the richly imagined backdrop of Pern.

In Dragonsong, the first installment of the Harper Hall Trilogy, Anne McCaffrey introduces readers to Menolly, a young and gifted musician in the world of Pern. Despite her exceptional talent, Menolly faces societal constraints and familial opposition, particularly from her father, who forbids her from pursuing music. Her journey of self-discovery leads her to a fateful encounter with a clutch of fire-lizards, creatures that form a telepathic bond with their human companions. This bond propels Menolly into the esteemed Harper Hall, where she can finally nurture her musical aspirations. McCaffrey's narrative weaves themes of resilience, the pursuit of passion, and the breaking of societal norms, set against the richly imagined backdrop of Pern.

About the Author

Anne Inez McCaffrey (1926–2011) was an American-born Irish author renowned for her groundbreaking contributions to science fiction and fantasy literature. She is best known for the Dragonriders of Pern series, which began with the short story "Weyr Search" in 1967. McCaffrey made history as the first woman to win a Hugo Award for fiction and the first to win a Nebula Award. Her 1978 novel The White Dragon became one of the first science fiction books to appear on the New York Times Best Seller list. Throughout her prolific career, McCaffrey published over fifty-four books and numerous short stories, earning her significant accolades and a lasting legacy in the genre.