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Eye Of The World
''The Eye of the World'' is a high fantasy novel by American writer Robert Jordan and the first book in the ''The Wheel of Time'' series. Published by Tor Books on January 15, 1990, it was initially released as a large paperback. The original unabridged audiobook is narrated by Michael Kramer and Kate Reading, with a later unabridged edition read by Rosamund Pike. The initial publication of ''The Eye of the World'' included a prologue and 53 chapters, with a subsequent re-release featuring an additional prologue titled ''Ravens''. The book achieved both critical and commercial success. Critics lauded its tone and themes, while its similarities to ''The Lord of the Rings'' received both praise and criticism. On January 2, 2002, ''The Eye of the World'' was re-released as two separate books, ''From the Two Rivers'' and ''To the Blight'', targeting the young adult market with larger text and illustrations. ''From the Two Rivers'' included an additional prologue, "Ravens," focus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moiraine Damodred
''The Wheel of Time'' is a series of high fantasy novels by American author Robert Jordan, which began with ''The Eye of the World'' in 1990. Jordan wrote the first 11 novels of the series, and the prequel novel ''New Spring'' (2004), before his death in 2007. The final three novels—''The Gathering Storm (novel), The Gathering Storm'' (2009), ''Towers of Midnight'' (2010), and ''A Memory of Light'' (2013)—were co-written by American author Brandon Sanderson. The series features 2787 distinctly named characters. ''The Wheel of Time'' follows the characters #Rand al'Thor, Rand al'Thor, #Mat Cauthon, Mat Cauthon, #Perrin Aybara, Perrin Aybara, #Egwene al'Vere, Egwene al'Vere and #Nynaeve al'Meara, Nynaeve al'Meara, teens from a remote village whose important destinies are recognized by #Moiraine Damodred, Moiraine Damodred, a powerful member of the Aes Sedai. In this world, the pattern of human existence is determined and maintained by the cosmic Wheel of Time, which is rotated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lord Of The Rings
''The Lord of the Rings'' is an Epic (genre), epic high fantasy novel written by English author and scholar J. R. R. Tolkien. Set in Middle-earth, the story began as a sequel to Tolkien's 1937 children's book ''The Hobbit'' but eventually developed into a much larger work. Written in stages between 1937 and 1949, ''The Lord of the Rings'' is one of the List of best-selling books, best-selling books ever written, with over 150 million copies sold. The title refers to the story's main antagonist, the Dark Lord Sauron, who History of Arda#Second Age, in an earlier age created the One Ring, allowing him to rule the other Rings of Power given to Men in Middle-earth, men, Dwarves in Middle-earth, dwarves, and Elves in Middle-earth, elves, in his campaign to conquer all of Middle-earth. From homely beginnings in the Shire, a hobbit land reminiscent of the English countryside, the story ranges across Middle-earth, following Quests in Middle-earth, the quest to destroy the One Ring, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matrim Cauthon
''The Wheel of Time'' is a series of high fantasy novels by American author Robert Jordan, which began with ''The Eye of the World'' in 1990. Jordan wrote the first 11 novels of the series, and the prequel novel '' New Spring'' (2004), before his death in 2007. The final three novels—'' The Gathering Storm'' (2009), '' Towers of Midnight'' (2010), and '' A Memory of Light'' (2013)—were co-written by American author Brandon Sanderson. The series features 2787 distinctly named characters. ''The Wheel of Time'' follows the characters Rand al'Thor, Mat Cauthon, Perrin Aybara, Egwene al'Vere and Nynaeve al'Meara, teens from a remote village whose important destinies are recognized by Moiraine Damodred, a powerful member of the Aes Sedai. In this world, the pattern of human existence is determined and maintained by the cosmic Wheel of Time, which is rotated by a magical force called the One Power. Rand and his friends are among those, like the Aes Sedai, who possess the ab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perrin Aybara
''The Wheel of Time'' is a series of high fantasy novels by American author Robert Jordan, which began with ''The Eye of the World'' in 1990. Jordan wrote the first 11 novels of the series, and the prequel novel ''New Spring'' (2004), before his death in 2007. The final three novels—''The Gathering Storm (novel), The Gathering Storm'' (2009), ''Towers of Midnight'' (2010), and ''A Memory of Light'' (2013)—were co-written by American author Brandon Sanderson. The series features 2787 distinctly named characters. ''The Wheel of Time'' follows the characters #Rand al'Thor, Rand al'Thor, #Mat Cauthon, Mat Cauthon, #Perrin Aybara, Perrin Aybara, #Egwene al'Vere, Egwene al'Vere and #Nynaeve al'Meara, Nynaeve al'Meara, teens from a remote village whose important destinies are recognized by #Moiraine Damodred, Moiraine Damodred, a powerful member of the Aes Sedai. In this world, the pattern of human existence is determined and maintained by the cosmic Wheel of Time, which is rotated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rand Al'Thor
''The Wheel of Time'' is a series of high fantasy novels by American author Robert Jordan, which began with ''The Eye of the World'' in 1990. Jordan wrote the first 11 novels of the series, and the prequel novel '' New Spring'' (2004), before his death in 2007. The final three novels—'' The Gathering Storm'' (2009), ''Towers of Midnight'' (2010), and '' A Memory of Light'' (2013)—were co-written by American author Brandon Sanderson. The series features 2787 distinctly named characters. ''The Wheel of Time'' follows the characters Rand al'Thor, Mat Cauthon, Perrin Aybara, Egwene al'Vere and Nynaeve al'Meara, teens from a remote village whose important destinies are recognized by Moiraine Damodred, a powerful member of the Aes Sedai. In this world, the pattern of human existence is determined and maintained by the cosmic Wheel of Time, which is rotated by a magical force called the One Power. Rand and his friends are among those, like the Aes Sedai, who possess the abilit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aes Sedai
''The Wheel of Time'' is a series of high fantasy novels by the American author Robert Jordan, with American author Brandon Sanderson as co-writer of the final three installments. Originally planned as a trilogy, ''The Wheel of Time'' came to span 14 volumes, in addition to a prequel novel and three companion books. Jordan died in 2007 while working on what was planned to be the twelfth and final volume in the series. He prepared extensive notes, enabling Sanderson to complete the final book, which grew into three volumes: '' The Gathering Storm'' (2009), '' Towers of Midnight'' (2010), and '' A Memory of Light'' (2013). The series draws on numerous elements of both European and Asian mythologies, most notably the cyclical nature of time found in Buddhism and Hinduism; the metaphysical concepts of balance, duality and a respect for nature found in Taoism; and the dualistic concepts of God and Satan which is the foundation of Zoroastrianism. ''The Wheel of Time'' is kno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trollocs
''The Wheel of Time'' is a series of high fantasy novels by the American author Robert Jordan, with American author Brandon Sanderson as co-writer of the final three installments. Originally planned as a trilogy, ''The Wheel of Time'' came to span 14 volumes, in addition to a New Spring, prequel novel and #Companion books, three companion books. Jordan died in 2007 while working on what was planned to be the twelfth and final volume in the series. He prepared extensive notes, enabling Sanderson to complete the final book, which grew into three volumes: ''The Gathering Storm (novel), The Gathering Storm'' (2009), ''Towers of Midnight'' (2010), and ''A Memory of Light'' (2013). The series draws on numerous elements of both European mythology, European and Asian mythology, Asian mythologies, most notably the Wheel of time, cyclical nature of time found in Buddhism and Hinduism; the metaphysical concepts of Balance (metaphysics), balance, Dualistic cosmology, duality and a respect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The New York Times Best Seller List
''The New York Times'' Best Seller list is widely considered the preeminent list of best-selling books in the United States. John Bear, ''The #1 New York Times Best Seller: intriguing facts about the 484 books that have been #1 New York Times bestsellers since the first list, 50 years ago'', Berkeley: Ten Speed Press, 1992. '' The New York Times Book Review'' has published the list weekly since October 12, 1931. In the 21st century, it has evolved into multiple lists, grouped by genre and format, including fiction and nonfiction, hardcover, paperback and e-books. The list is based on a proprietary method that uses sales figures, other data and internal guidelines that are unpublished—how the ''Times'' compiles the list is a trade secret. In 1983, during a legal case in which the ''Times'' was being sued, the ''Times'' argued that the list is not mathematically objective but rather an editorial product, an argument that prevailed in the courts. In 2017, a ''Times'' represent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wheel Of Time (TV Series)
''The Wheel of Time'' is an American fantasy television, fantasy television series developed by Rafe Judkins for Amazon Prime Video. The series is based on the book series The Wheel of Time, of the same name by Robert Jordan. It features an ensemble cast led by Rosamund Pike. The eight-episode first season premiered on Prime Video in November 2021. In May 2021, before the first season premiered, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered in September 2023. The series was renewed for a third season in July 2022, over a year ahead of the debut of the second season. The third season premiered in March 2025. In May 2025, the series was canceled after three seasons. ''The Wheel of Time'' received generally positive reviews from critics, and has been nominated for a Saturn Award. Premise Moiraine Damodred, a member of the Aes Sedai, a powerful organization of women who can channeling (The Wheel of Time), channel the One Power, seeks a group of four young people from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
