The Druid of Shannara
The Druid of Shannara is a 1991 epic fantasy and fae fiction novel by Terry Brooks. Readers will find themes of Druids and Druidism and elves.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, and 28 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 20 editions across 3 languages.
It runs to roughly 464 pages — 8–9 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Druid of Shannara
In the three hundred years since the death of the Druid Allanon, the evil Shadowen have seized control of the Four Lands. If they are to be saved, the black Elfstone must be retrieved, at whatever cost to life or love....
Quick answers
Who wrote The Druid of Shannara?
The Druid of Shannara was written by Terry Brooks and first published in 1991.
What genre is The Druid of Shannara?
It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy and Fae & Fairy Fiction.
How long is The Druid of Shannara?
The median edition has 464 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Druid of Shannara?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Silmarillion, The Return of the King and The Crystal Shard.
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