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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

  • 2013 first published
  • 355 pages
  • ★ 4.2 (20 ratings)
  • 17 editions

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a 2013 epic fantasy and dragon fantasy novel by George R. R. Martin. It deals with imaginary places, knights and knighthood, Gentry and dragons.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.2 out of 5 from 20 ratings, and 303 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 17 editions across 7 languages. It appeared on the New York Times Combined Print And E-Book Fiction bestseller list in 2015.

It runs to roughly 355 pages — 6–7 hours of reading at an average pace.

About A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

"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, naïve but ultimately courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall towers above his rivals--in stature if not experience. Tagging along is his diminutive squire, a boy called Egg--whose 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" -- Dust jacket flap.
Description from Open Library

Awards & lists

  • ✦Locus Awards 2016 — Best Collection (nominee)
  • 📰New York Times bestseller list — Combined Print And E-Book Fiction, 2015

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Seven Kingdoms, Imaginary place
  • Imaginary places
  • Knights and knighthood
  • Gentry
  • Epic fantasy
  • Seven kingdoms, Imaginary place
  • Dragons
  • Fantasy fiction
  • Adventure fiction
  • Westeros, Imaginary place
  • Princes
  • Caballeros y caballería
  • Novela

Quick answers

Who wrote A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms was written by George R. R. Martin and first published in 2013.

What genre is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?

It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy and Dragon Fiction.

How long is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?

The median edition has 355 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Eyes of the Dragon, Dragonquest and Gardens of the Moon.

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