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The Mists of Avalon is a 1983 historical fantasy novel by American writer Marion Zimmer Bradley, in which the author relates the Arthurian legends from the perspective of the female characters. The book follows the trajectory of Morgaine ( Morgan le Fay ), a priestess fighting to save her Celtic religion in a country where Christianity ...
A Clash of Kings is the second of seven planned novels in A Song of Ice and Fire by American author George R. R. Martin, an epic fantasy series. It was first published in the United Kingdom on November 16, 1998; the first United States edition followed on February 2, 1999. [2]
This is a partial list of works that use metafictional ideas. Metafiction is intentional allusion or reference to a work's fictional nature. It is commonly used for humorous or parodic effect, and has appeared in a wide range of mediums, including writing, film, theatre, and video gaming.
The writing process for the book started in January 2022. [4] The book was previously known as Knights of Wind and Truth before Sanderson decided on Wind and Truth.In December 2023 Sanderson announced the completion of the first draft of the novel, [5] which was later followed by the announcement of the publication date by his publisher Tor Books.
A Feast for Crows is the fourth of seven planned novels in the epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire by American author George R. R. Martin.The novel was first published in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2005, [1] with a United States edition following on November 8, 2005.
The story serves as a meditation on the complicated relationship between the living and the dead, combining fear, humor and enchantment in equal measure, and alloying them with humor." [ 4 ] Book Riot placed the book on its list of 16 " #OwnVoices " titles for featuring a disabled character, noting that Ellis suffers from chronic pain and is ...
In the book, Kay includes a list of non-fiction sources about the settings used as background for the book. [1] Kay's use of the supernatural is described as intentionally restrained, [5] and the story has a "light touch with the fantasy". [4] In a review for Tor.com, Niall Alexander describes Kay as "contemporary fiction’s finest fantasist". [7]
Parallel novels or "reimagined classics" are works of fiction that "borrow a character and fill in his story, mirror an 'old' plot, or blend the characters of one book with those of another". [2] These stories further the works of already well-known novels by focusing on a minor character and making them the major character. The revised stories ...