The Broken Sword by Poul Anderson (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Broken Sword by Poul Anderson Poul Andersons stunningly powerful Norse dark fantasy. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The sword Tyrfing has been broken to prevent it striking at the roots of Yggdrasil, the great tree that binds earth, heaven and hell together ... But now the mighty sword is needed again to save the elves, who are heavily involved in their war against the trolls, and only Skafloc, a human child kidnapped and raised by the elves, can hope to persuade the mighty ice-giant, Bolverk, to make the sword Thor broke whole again. But things are never easy, and along the way Skafloc must also confront his shadow self, Valgard the changeling, who took his place in the world of men.A superb dark fantasy of the highest, and most Norse, order. THE BROKEN SWORD is a fantasy masterpiece. Author Biography Poul Anderson was born in Pennsylvania of Scandinavian stock. He started publishing science fiction in 1947 and became one the great figures in the genre, serving as President of the Science Fiction Writers of America, winning multiple HUGO and NEBULA AWARDs, and was named a SFWA GRAND MASTER. He collaborated regularly with wife, Karen, and their daughter is married to noted SF writer Greg Bear. Poul Anderson died in July 2001. Review It has a wonderful, wild, manic originality, a driving story and a genuine feel of the grim realities informing Anglo-Saxon myth and legend which few other fantasies possessFantasy of harsh truth and driving narrative, imbued with the energy and the wild beauty of the old Norse talesThe young Anderson taps the authentic vein of Norse myth, but, like Tolkien, recreates it in his own unique style ... exciting reading Promotional Poul Andersons stunningly powerful Norse dark fantasy. Long Description The sword Tyrfing has been broken to prevent it striking at the roots of Yggdrasil, the great tree that binds earth, heaven and hell together ... But now the mighty sword is needed again to save the elves, who are heavily involved in their war against the trolls, and only Skafloc, a human child kidnapped and raised by the elves, can hope to persuade the mighty ice-giant, Bolverk, to make the sword Thor broke whole again. But things are never easy, and along the way Skafloc must also confront his shadow self, Valgard the changeling, who took his place in the world of men.A superb dark fantasy of the highest, and most Norse, order. THE BROKEN SWORD is a fantasy masterpiece. Review Quote It has a wonderful, wild, manic originality, a driving story and a genuine feel of the grim realities informing Anglo-Saxon myth and legend which few other fantasies possessFantasy of harsh truth and driving narrative, imbued with the energy and the wild beauty of the old Norse talesThe young Anderson taps the authentic vein of Norse myth, but, like Tolkien, recreates it in his own unique style ... exciting reading Promotional "Headline" Poul Andersons stunningly powerful Norse dark fantasy. Description for Sales People Poul Anderson has won seven HUGO AWARDs and three NEBULA AWARDs. Description for Press or Other Media The sword Tyrfing has been broken to prevent it striking at the roots of Yggdrasil, the great tree that binds earth, heaven and hell together . . . but now the mighty sword is needed again to save the elves, who are heavily involved in their war against the trolls, and only Scafloc, a human child kidnapped and raised by the elves, can hope to persuade the mighty ice-giant, Bolverk, to make the sword Thor broke whole again. But things are never easy, and along the way Scafloc must also confront his shadow self, Valgard the changeling, who took his place in the world of men. A superb dark fantasy of the highest, and most Norse, order The Broken Sword is a fantasy masterpiece. Details ISBN1473205441 Author Poul Anderson Publisher Orion Publishing Co Series Fantasy Masterworks Year 2014 ISBN-10 1473205441 ISBN-13 9781473205444 Format Paperback Publication Date 2014-08-14 Media Book Pages 256 Imprint Gollancz Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.54 Birth 1926 Language English UK Release Date 2014-08-14 Audience General AU Release Date 2014-10-13 NZ Release Date 2014-10-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:83940262;

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