UID:
kobvindex_ZLB34022081
Edition:
Unabridged
ISBN:
9781101923337
Series Statement:
Song of Ice and Fire
Content:
" NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER &bull, NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY LOS ANGELES TIMES AND BUZZFEED &bull, Taking place nearly a century before the events of A Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms compiles the first three official prequel novellas to George R. R. Martin's ongoing masterwork, A Song of Ice and Fire. These never-before-collected adventures recount an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living consciousness.Before Tyrion Lannister and Podrick Payne, there was Dunk and Egg. A young, naï,e but ultimately courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall towers above his rivals—,n stature if not experience. Tagging along is his diminutive squire, a boy called Egg—,hose true name is hidden from all he and Dunk encounter. Though more improbable heroes may not be found in all of Westeros, great destinies lay ahead for these two . as do powerful foes, royal intrigue, and outrageous exploits.Featuring more than 160 all-new illustrations by Gary Gianni, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a must-have collection that proves chivalry isn't dead—,et. Praise for A Knight of the Seven KingdomsReaders who already love Martin and his ability to bring visceral human drama out of any story will be thrilled to find this trilogy brought together and injected with extra life. —,i〉BooklistThe real reason to check out this collection is that it's simply great storytelling. Martin crafts a living, breathing world in a way few authors can. . [Gianni's illustrations] really bring the events of the novellas to life in beautiful fashion. —,i〉Tech Times Stirring . As Tolkien has his Silmarillion, so [George R. R.] Martin has this trilogy of foundational tales. They succeed on their own, but in addition, they succeed in making fans want more. —,i〉Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Pure fantasy adventure, with two of the most likable protagonists George R. R. Martin has ever penned. —,i〉BustleA must-read for Martin's legion of fans . a rousing prelude to [his] bestselling Song of Ice and Fire saga . rich in human drama and the colorful worldbuilding that distinguishes other books in the series. —,i〉Publishers Weekly "
Content:
Rezension(1): " George R. R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire—,i〉A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and A Dance with Dragons —,s well as Tuf Voyaging, Fevre Dream, The Armageddon Rag, Dying of the Light, Windhaven (with Lisa Tuttle), and Dreamsongs Volumes I and II . He is also the creator of The Lands of Ice and Fire, a collection of maps from A Song of Ice and Fire featuring original artwork from illustrator and cartographer Jonathan Roberts, and The World of Ice &,Fire (with Elio M. Garcí,, Jr., and Linda Antonsson). As a writer-producer, Martin has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico." Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: December 21, 2015 The three interlocking novellas in this collection, all previously published, make for a rousing prelude to Martin', bestselling Song of Ice and Fire saga. Set 90 years before the events in A Game of Thrones, they chronicle the experiences of Ser Duncan the Tall, a humble hedge knight whose honorable comportment is often at odds with the schemes of the royals who rule the Seven Kingdoms. In ",he Hedge Knight,",Duncan is forced to fight a brutal trial by combat for defending a commoner against a cruel prince', son. In both ",he Sworn Sword",and ",he Mystery Knight,",Duncan advances further toward fulfilling his destiny as a knight of the Kingsguard, foreseen in dreams throughout the stories. The stories are top-heavy with tournaments and bloody battles, but also rich in human drama and the colorful worldbuilding that distinguishes other books in the series. The appearance of youthful versions of characters who figure in the later novels makes this collection a must-read for Martin', legions of fans. "
Language:
English
URL:
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http://voebb.lib.overdrive.com/ContentDetails.htm?ID=49C0ED40-B249-4C82-BB97-96E043B24783
Author information:
Martin, George R. R.
