The Eyes of the Dragon
Published in 1959, The Eyes of the Dragon is an epic fantasy and mythic fiction novel by Stephen King. The story is set in Delain and The Needle. It features 2 Headed Parrot, Alan and Alan II. Key subjects include princes, dragons, wizards and good and evil.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, and 419 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 65 editions across 7 languages. It appeared on the New York Times Mass Market Monthly bestseller list in 2022.
It runs to roughly 382 pages — 7–8 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Eyes of the Dragon
The Eyes of the Dragon is a fantasy novel by American writer Stephen King, first published as a limited edition slipcased hardcover by Philtrum Press in 1984, illustrated by Kenneth R. Linkhauser. The novel would later be published for the mass market by Viking in 1987, with illustrations by David Palladini. This trade edition was slightly revised for publication. The 1995 French edition did not reproduce the American illustrations; it included brand new illustrations by Christian Heinrich, and a 2016 new French version also included brand new illustrations, by Nicolas Duffaut. At the time of publication, it was a deviation from the norm for King, who was best known for his horror fiction. The book is a work of epic fantasy in a quasi-medieval setting, with a clearly established battle between good and evil, and magic playing a lead role. The Eyes of the Dragon was originally titled The Napkins.
Awards & lists
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Mass Market Monthly, 2022
Quick answers
Who wrote The Eyes of the Dragon?
The Eyes of the Dragon was written by Stephen King and first published in 1959.
What genre is The Eyes of the Dragon?
It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy, Myth & Legend Fiction, Ghost Stories and Horror.
How long is The Eyes of the Dragon?
The median edition has 382 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Eyes of the Dragon?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Hobbit, A Clash of Kings and A Storm of Swords.
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