 Cover of the first edition. | |
| Author | edited by Lin Carter |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Publisher | Lancer Books |
Publication date | 1970 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 191 |
The Magic of Atlantis is an anthology of fantasy short stories, edited by Lin Carter. It was first published in paperback by Lancer Books in November 1970. [1]
The book collects seven fantasy tales by various authors set on the fictional lost continent of Atlantis, with an introduction by Carter.
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