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Origins of The Wheel of Time Michael Livingston

Origins of The Wheel of Time By Michael Livingston

Origins of The Wheel of Time by Michael Livingston


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Summary

A must-have book for the millions of fans of the books and television series Origins of The Wheel of Time is a deep dive into the inspirations behind The Wheel of Time, including Robert Jordan's creative processes.

Origins of The Wheel of Time Summary

Origins of The Wheel of Time: The Legends and Mythologies that Inspired Robert Jordan by Michael Livingston

With an introduction by Harriet McDougal, Origins of The Wheel of Time by Michael Livingston explores the inspirations behind the acclaimed series The Wheel of Time, including a biography of Robert Jordan for the first time.

'Jordan has come to dominate the world Tolkien began to reveal' - New York Times on The Wheel of Time series

Explore never-before-seen insights into The Wheel of Time, including:
- A brand-new, redrawn world map by Ellisa Mitchell using change requests discovered in Robert Jordan's unpublished notes
- An alternate scene from an early draft of The Eye of the World

This companion to the internationally bestselling series will delve into the creation of Robert Jordan's masterpiece, drawing from interviews and an unprecedented examination of his unpublished notes. Michael Livingston tells the behind-the-scenes story of who Jordan was (including a chapter that is the very first published biography of the author), how he worked, and why he holds such an important place in modern literature.

The second part of the book is a glossary to the 'real world' in The Wheel of Time. King Arthur is in The Wheel of Time. Merlin, too. But so is Alexander the Great and the Apollo Space Program, the Norse gods and Napoleon's greatest defeat - and so much more.

Origins of The Wheel of Time will provide exciting knowledge and insights to both new and longtime fans looking either to expand their understanding of the series or unearth the real-life influences that Jordan utilized in his world-building - all in one accessible text.

About Michael Livingston

Michael Livingston is the foremost academic interpreter of Robert Jordan's literary accomplishment and legacy. He holds degrees in History, Medieval Studies and English. He teaches the military and cultural history of the Middle Ages at The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, and has been a contributor for popular media outlets like Tor.com. At present he also serves as the Secretary-General of the United States Commission on Military History.

Additional information

GOR012694899
9781035004164
103500416X
Origins of The Wheel of Time: The Legends and Mythologies that Inspired Robert Jordan by Michael Livingston
Used - Like New
Hardback
Pan Macmillan
2022-11-10
256
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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