''Bring Me the Head of Prince Charming'' (1991) is a fantasy novel by
Roger Zelazny and
Robert Sheckley.
Introduction
Every
millennium
A millennium (plural millennia or millenniums) is a period of one thousand years, sometimes called a kiloannum (ka), or kiloyear (ky). Normally, the word is used specifically for periods of a thousand years that begin at the starting point (ini ...
a big contest is waged between the forces of
good, and the forces of
evil, a contest that determines the turn of events in the upcoming millennium. On the side of evil, the
demon
A demon is a malevolent supernatural entity. Historically, belief in demons, or stories about demons, occurs in religion, occultism, literature, fiction, mythology, and folklore; as well as in media such as comics, video games, movies, ani ...
and master of sabotage, Azzie Elbub and on the side of good is the
angel
In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God.
Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles include ...
Babriel. Both have to abide by rules and customs set by their respective sects.
The contest is a test of
human nature
Human nature is a concept that denotes the fundamental dispositions and characteristics—including ways of thinking, feeling, and acting—that humans are said to have naturally. The term is often used to denote the essence of humankind, or ...
and takes the form of a
fairy tale
A fairy tale (alternative names include fairytale, fairy story, magic tale, or wonder tale) is a short story that belongs to the folklore genre. Such stories typically feature magic (paranormal), magic, incantation, enchantments, and mythical ...
involving two humans, a
prince
A prince is a male ruler (ranked below a king, grand prince, and grand duke) or a male member of a monarch's or former monarch's family. ''Prince'' is also a title of nobility (often highest), often hereditary, in some European states. Th ...
and a
princess. Their choices will dictate the victor.
See also
*
Prince Charming, stock fairy tale character which the book satirizes.
External links
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Novels by Roger Zelazny
Novels by Robert Sheckley
1991 novels
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