Lackey

Lackey
Mercedes Lackey

Mercedes "Misty" Lackey (* 25. Juni 1950 in New York City) ist eine US-amerikanische Fantasy-Schriftstellerin.

Bekannt wurde Mercedes Lackey vor allen Dingen für ihre Romane aus ihrer Fantasy-Welt Velgarth insbesondere dem Königreich Valdemar.

Werke

Ins Deutsche übersetzte Werke
  • mit Marion Zimmer Bradley: Der Tigerclan von Merina. 1998.
  • mit Marion Zimmer Bradley: An den Feuern von Hastur (Darkover-Roman). 1994.
  • mit Ellen Guon: Wing Commander – Die Befreier. 1994, ISBN 3404231481. (Originaltitel: Wing Commander – Freedom Flight)
  • Talia, die Mahnerin. 1994, ISBN 3404202236. (Originaltitel: Arrow's Fall (Heralds of Valdemar Trilogy))
  • Talia, die Erwählte. 1993, ISBN 3404202104. (Originaltitel: Arrow's Flight (Heralds of Valdemar Trilogy))
  • Talia, die Hüterin. 1993, ISBN 3404202171. (Originaltitel: Arrows of the Queen (Heralds of Valdemar Trilogy))
Englische Werke
  • mit James Mallory: To Light a Candle (Obsidian Trilogy). Tor Books, New York 2006, ISBN 0765341425.
  • Phoenix and Ashes (Elemental Masters). Daw Books, New York 2005, ISBN 0756402727.
  • Exile's Valor. Daw Books, New York 2004, ISBN 0756402212.
  • Magic's Promise. Daw Books, New York 1994, ISBN 0886774012.
  • Storm warning. Daw Books, New York 1994, ISBN 0886776112.

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Personendaten
NAME Lackey, Mercedes
ALTERNATIVNAMEN Lackey, Misty (Pseudonym)
KURZBESCHREIBUNG US-amerikanische Fantasy-Schriftstellerin
GEBURTSDATUM 25. Juni 1950
GEBURTSORT New York City

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  • Lackey — Lack ey, n.; pl. {Lackeys}. [F. laquais; cf. Sp. & Pg. lacayo; of uncertain origin; perh. of German origin, and akin to E. lick, v.] An attending male servant; a footman; a servile follower. [1913 Webster] Like a Christian footboy or a gentleman… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • lackey — [lak′ē] n. pl. lackeys [Fr laquais, a lackey, soldier < Catalan alacay < Sp lacayo, lackey, footman < OSp alcayaz < Ar alqā īd: see ALCAIDE] 1. a male servant of low rank, usually in some sort of livery or uniform 2. a follower who… …   English World dictionary

  • Lackey — Lack ey, v. t. To attend as a lackey; to wait upon. [1913 Webster] A thousand liveried angels lackey her. Milton. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Lackey — Lack ey, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Lackeyed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Lackeying}.] To act or serve as lackey; to pay servile attendance. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • lackey — (n.) 1520s, footman, running footman, valet, from M.Fr. laquais foot soldier, footman, servant (15c.), of unknown origin; perhaps from O.Prov. lacai, from lecai glutton, covetous, from lecar to lick. Alternative etymology is via French from… …   Etymology dictionary

  • lackey — meaning ‘an obsequious parasite’, has the plural form lackeys …   Modern English usage

  • lackey — [n] servant attendant, butler, domestic, doormat, drudge, factotum, flunkey, retainer, steward, subordinate, toady, underling, valet, yes person; concept 348 …   New thesaurus

  • lackey — ► NOUN (pl. lackeys) 1) a servant. 2) a servile or obsequious person. ORIGIN French laquais …   English terms dictionary

  • Lackey — A lackey or lacquey is a term for a uniformed manservant, in its original meaning (attested 1529, according to the OED ).The modern connotation of servile follower appeared later, in 1588 ( OED ). [http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=lackey… …   Wikipedia

  • lackey — UK [ˈlækɪ] / US noun [countable] Word forms lackey : singular lackey plural lackeys someone who is too willing to do whatever they are told to do, especially when the person, organization etc being obeyed is much more important or powerful The… …   English dictionary

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