--- product_id: 64815688 title: "The Last Unicorn" price: "AED 22" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/64815688-the-last-unicorn store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Timeless poetic prose Classic fantasy novel Iconic unicorn quest The Last Unicorn **Price:** AED 22 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🦄 Discover the magic everyone’s talking about — don’t miss the last unicorn’s legendary quest! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Last Unicorn - **How much does it cost?** AED 22 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/64815688-the-last-unicorn) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Award-Winning Acclaim:** Praised by The Atlantic and Ursula K. Le Guin as one of the best fantasy novels ever. - • **Bittersweet and Profound:** A story that blends romance, tragedy, and wonder in a uniquely haunting fairy tale. - • **Poetic and Luminous Prose:** Peter S. Beagle’s writing enchants with vivid imagery and emotional depth. - • **A Timeless Fantasy Classic:** Ranked top 1% in Fantasy Anthologies, beloved by millions worldwide. - • **Epic Quest with Rich Characters:** Follow the last unicorn’s journey with unforgettable companions Schmendrick and Molly. ## Overview The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle is a critically acclaimed fantasy novel that follows the journey of the last surviving unicorn as she ventures beyond her enchanted forest to find others like her. Celebrated for its poetic prose and timeless themes of love, loss, and hope, this classic has captivated readers worldwide and holds top rankings in fantasy literature. ## Description Experience one of the most enduring classics of the twentieth century and the book that The Atlantic has called “one of the best fantasy novels ever.”The unicorn lived in a lilac wood, and she lived all alone......so she ventured out from the safety of the enchanted forest on a quest for others of her kind. Joined along the way by the bumbling magician Schmendrick and the indomitable Molly Grue, the unicorn learns all about the joys and sorrows of life and love before meeting her destiny in the castle of a despondent monarch—and confronting the creature that would drive her kind to extinction....In The Last Unicorn, renowned and beloved novelist Peter S. Beagle spins a poignant tale of love, loss, and wonder that has resonated with millions of readers around the world.“Peter S. Beagle illuminates with his own particular magic.”—Ursula K. Le Guin Review: Awesome! - the style of writing is poetic. no wonder it's a classic. Review: The quest of the unicorn - Peter Beagle's "The Last Unicorn" is one of the ultimate modern fairy tales -- the magical, bittersweet story of a little unicorn's search for others of her kind. Beagle spun a story of amazing simplicity and beauty, and it's only enhanced by the exquisitely lovely prose and the bittersweetness of the romance. What other unicorn story can evoke tat? A unicorn has lived happily in her idyllic little forest, until the day she hears a man say that "unicorns are long gone. If indeed they ever were." To find if she is indeed the last unicorn, she sets out on a journey across the land, and soon discovers that the people have forgotten what a unicorn even looks like. But she hears a butterfly speak of the Red Bull, and how he has captured all the unicorns of the world except her. So she sets out to find the others like her. Along her journey, she is captured by a traveling circus, and rescued by a bumbling young wizard with illusion powers. Along with the wizard and a bandit's girlfriend, she makes her way to the malignant castle of King Haggard -- and is transformed into a mortal girl, who experiences love, uncertainty, and finally sorrow. "The Last Unicorn" is honestly one of my favorite fantasy novels of all time, especially since Peter Beagle managed to write such a simple, haunting little fairy tale. There's romance, tragedy, fantastical creatures, and a mythical creature setting out on a seemingly hopeless quest -- and it's all so beautifully simple and powerfully real. And Beagle's prose only enhances the beauty of his story -- he fills it with luminous imagery ("Your eyes are full of green leaves, crowded with trees and streams and small animals"), haunting scenes and a plot both simple and entrancing. And there are many bittersweet moments, such as a woman lamenting that a unicorn has only come to her when she's no longer a bright, innocent young girl. The unicorn/Amalthea herself is a pretty unique character. She's incredibly ancient and wise, but she's also somewhat arrogant and very naive about the evils of the world -- and about human emotions. Schmendrick and Molly make solid supporting characters who help the Unicorn along her journey, particularly during her time as a human girl. "The Last Unicorn" is a beautiful, bittersweet little tale spun out of magical prose and powerful characters. A lovely, entrancing story. ## Features - Roc ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #138,271 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #732 in Fantasy Anthologies #738 in Military Fantasy (Books) #880 in Paranormal Fantasy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,876 Reviews | ## Images ![The Last Unicorn - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91HdWxrG4wL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome! *by S***B on 12 September 2017* the style of writing is poetic. no wonder it's a classic. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The quest of the unicorn *by E***S on 21 January 2015* Peter Beagle's "The Last Unicorn" is one of the ultimate modern fairy tales -- the magical, bittersweet story of a little unicorn's search for others of her kind. Beagle spun a story of amazing simplicity and beauty, and it's only enhanced by the exquisitely lovely prose and the bittersweetness of the romance. What other unicorn story can evoke tat? A unicorn has lived happily in her idyllic little forest, until the day she hears a man say that "unicorns are long gone. If indeed they ever were." To find if she is indeed the last unicorn, she sets out on a journey across the land, and soon discovers that the people have forgotten what a unicorn even looks like. But she hears a butterfly speak of the Red Bull, and how he has captured all the unicorns of the world except her. So she sets out to find the others like her. Along her journey, she is captured by a traveling circus, and rescued by a bumbling young wizard with illusion powers. Along with the wizard and a bandit's girlfriend, she makes her way to the malignant castle of King Haggard -- and is transformed into a mortal girl, who experiences love, uncertainty, and finally sorrow. "The Last Unicorn" is honestly one of my favorite fantasy novels of all time, especially since Peter Beagle managed to write such a simple, haunting little fairy tale. There's romance, tragedy, fantastical creatures, and a mythical creature setting out on a seemingly hopeless quest -- and it's all so beautifully simple and powerfully real. And Beagle's prose only enhances the beauty of his story -- he fills it with luminous imagery ("Your eyes are full of green leaves, crowded with trees and streams and small animals"), haunting scenes and a plot both simple and entrancing. And there are many bittersweet moments, such as a woman lamenting that a unicorn has only come to her when she's no longer a bright, innocent young girl. The unicorn/Amalthea herself is a pretty unique character. She's incredibly ancient and wise, but she's also somewhat arrogant and very naive about the evils of the world -- and about human emotions. Schmendrick and Molly make solid supporting characters who help the Unicorn along her journey, particularly during her time as a human girl. "The Last Unicorn" is a beautiful, bittersweet little tale spun out of magical prose and powerful characters. A lovely, entrancing story. ### ⭐ Not original *by M***R on 23 July 2019* You can tell just after one look if the book is original or not. This one is not. It is non-linear, some of the pages are tilted and there are traces of finger prints on it. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Last Unicorn (Cover print may vary) - The Way Home: Two Novellas from the World of The Last Unicorn - The Last Unicorn (The Enchanted Edition) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/64815688-the-last-unicorn](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/64815688-the-last-unicorn) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-07-14*