The Sword of Shannara
Terry Brooks's The Sword of Shannara (1976) is an epic fantasy and fae fiction novel. Key subjects include elves, magic, Druids and Druidism and swords.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, and 148 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 39 editions across 3 languages.
It runs to roughly 726 pages — 13–14 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Sword of Shannara
A young man and his brother set out on a journey to find the magical "Sword of Shannara". Only the mystical sword can defeat the evil overlord and his minions.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 1978 — Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote The Sword of Shannara?
The Sword of Shannara was written by Terry Brooks and first published in 1976.
What genre is The Sword of Shannara?
It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy and Fae & Fairy Fiction.
How long is The Sword of Shannara?
The median edition has 726 pages, about 13–14 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Sword of Shannara?
Readers who like it often enjoy Homeland, The Return of the King and Streams of Silver.
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