The Unicorn and the Lake Author:Marianna Mayer, Michael Hague (Illustrator) Beautiful, noble, and pure, the unicorn has long fascinated poets and artists. In this compelling tale, inspired by the Unicorn Tapestries and based on pagan and medieval folk beliefs, Marianna Mayer places the unicorn in its magical, ancient context. Here the unicorn's horn has the power to dispel poison, and the unicorn's presence conf... more »ers upon the forest animals the gift of a common language. Among them only the venomous serpent opposes the unicorn. As these two legendary creatures meet in battle, the survival of the entire animal kingdom hangs in the balance.« less