Summary
Michael Livingston: The Origins of "Point of Time"
Dive deep into the real history and mythology that inspired the world of Robert Jordan. The Origins of The Wheel of Time is written by Michael Livingston, professor of medieval literature at Citadel College, with a foreword by Harriet MacDougall, Jordan's editor and wife who took care of his legacy.
Here is a guide to getting to know and better understand Jordan's masterpiece of epic fantasy literature, based on interviews and the author's previously unpublished working notes. Michael Livingston reveals the behind-the-scenes story of who Robert Jordan was, how he created and why he occupies such an important place in contemporary literature.
In the second part of the book, we get the key to recognizing the "real world" in The Wheel of Time. It may not surprise us that King Arthur and Merlin are there, but Alexander the Great and the Apollo space program, the Norse gods, Napoleon's greatest victory and much more also play an important role.
The origin of The Wheel of Time brings exciting insights and insights to both new and long-time fans who want to delve deeper into the series or discover the sources Jordan used to build his world - all in one very accessible text.
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