Título: The Dragonbone Chair
Autor: Tad Williams
Sinopse: New York Times-bestselling Tad Williams' landmark epic fantasy saga of Osten Ard begins an exciting new cycle! "One of my favorite fantasy series." --George R. R. Martin * "Groundbreaking." --Patrick Rothfuss * "One of the great fantasy epics of all time." --Christopher Paolini With The Dragonbone Chair, Tad Williams introduced readers to the incredible fantasy world of Osten Ard. His beloved, internationally bestselling series Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn inspired a generation of modern fantasy writers, including George R.R. Martin, Patrick Rothfuss, and Christopher Paolini, and defined Tad Williams as one of the most important fantasy writers of our time. This edition features a brand-new introduction from Tad Williams' editor as well as the original introduction from Williams himself! BOOK ONE: THE DRAGONBONE CHAIR A war fueled by the powers of dark sorcery is about to engulf the peaceful land of Osten Ard--for Prester John, the High King, lies dying. And with his death, the Storm King, the undead ruler of the elf-like Sithi, seizes the chance to regain his lost realm through a pact with the newly ascended king. Knowing the consequences of this bargain, the king's younger brother joins with a small, scattered group of scholars, the League of the Scroll, to confront the true danger threatening Osten Ard. Simon, a kitchen boy from the royal castle unknowingly apprenticed to a member of this League, will be sent on a quest that offers the only hope of salvation, a deadly riddle concerning long-lost swords of power. Compelled by fate and perilous magics, he must leave the only home he's ever known and face enemies more terrifying than Osten Ard has ever seen, even as the land itself begins to die. After the landmark Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn trilogy, the epic saga of Osten Ard continues with the brand-new novel, The Heart of What Was Lost. Then don't miss the upcoming trilogy, The Last King of Osten Ard, beginning with The Witchwood Crown! Praise for Osten Ard: "Inspired me to write my own seven-book trilogy.... It's one of my favorite fantasy series." --George R. R. Martin, New York Times-bestselling author of The Game of Thrones "Groundbreaking...changed how people thought of the genre, and paved the way for so much modern fantasy. Including mine." --Patrick Rothfuss, New York Times-bestselling author of The Name of the Wind "Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn is one of the great fantasy epics of all time." --Christopher Paolini, New York Times-bestselling author of Eragon
Contexto da obra
Quando a classificação é mais ampla, o contexto do livro costuma depender ainda mais de autoria, tema e edição. “The Dragonbone Chair”, de Tad Williams, publicado pela editora Daw Books, em 1989 e com 783 páginas, integra a categoria Livros Variados. Por isso, autoria, edição e tema acabam tendo ainda mais peso na forma de apresentar o livro.
Editora: Daw Books
Páginas: 783
Ano: 1989
Edição:
Linguagem: pt_BR
ISBN: 9780886773847
ISBN13: 9780886773847
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora DAW Books apresentam narrativas que transitam entre universos fantásticos e realidades políticas complexas, com personagens frequentemente envolvidos em tramas de espionagem, diplomacia e conflitos interplanetários. O ritmo varia entre momentos de tensão crescente e passagens mais introspectivas, explorando tanto aventuras épicas quanto dilemas pessoais. Há uma presença marcante de protagonistas que precisam equilibrar responsabilidades familiares com desafios extraordinários, em cenários que vão de reinos mágicos a capitais políticas e mundos alienígenas. O catálogo sugere uma preferência por histórias que combinam ação com desenvolvimento de habilidades especiais ou poderes, além de intrigas que envolvem alianças e traições. A linguagem tende a ser direta, com toques de humor e suspense, adequando-se a leitores que buscam tanto entretenimento quanto envolvimento emocional.
