“Contemporary fantasists all bow politely to Lord Tennyson and Papa Tolkien, then step around them to go back to the original texts for inspiration--and there are a lot of those texts. We have King Arthur and his gang in English; we've got Siegfried and Brunhild in German; Charlemagne and Roland in French; El Cid in Spanish; Sigurd the Volsung in Icelandic; and assorted 'myghtiest Knights on lyfe' in a half-dozen other cultures. Without shame, we pillage medieval romance for all we're worth.”
Quote by David Eddings
Work
The Rivan Codex: Ancient Texts of THE BELGARIAD and THE MALLOREON
This book compiles the fictional ancient texts, maps, genealogies, and cultural notes that form the foundational mythology for David Eddings' two major fantasy series. It offers readers a deeper look into the world of the Belgariad and Malloreon, including the creation myths, the histories of the gods and kingdoms, and the prophecies that drive the narrative. The volume is structured as a collection of in-world documents, providing context and background for the events and characters of the novels. more
Author
David Eddings
David Eddings was an American writer renowned for his fantasy novels. His works are characterized by rich imagination and complex character development, which have won him a large following among readers. more
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