Origins of the Wheel of Time: The Legends and Mythologies That Inspired Robert Jordan

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Michael Livingston Harriet McDougal

Origins of the Wheel of Time

The Legends and Mythologies That Inspired Robert Jordan

Michael Livingston, Harriet McDougal, Robert Jordan

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Miscellaneous
08 November 2022

Fantasy; Epic Fantasy

Series: Wheel of Time

""Jordan has come to dominate the world Tolkien began to reveal."" --The New York Times on The Wheel of Time(R) series

Explore never-before-seen insights into the Wheel of Time, including:

- A brand-new, redrawn world map by Ellisa Mitchell using change requests discovered in Robert Jordan's unpublished notes - An alternate scene from an early draft of The Eye of the World - The long-awaited backstory of Nakomi - 8 page, full color photo insert

Take a deep dive into the real-world history and mythology that inspired the world of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time(R). Origins of The Wheel of Time is written by Michael Livingston, Secretary-General of the United States Commission on Military History and professor of medieval literature at The Citadel, with a Foreword by Harriet McDougal, Robert Jordan's editor, widow, and executor of his estate.

This companion to the internationally bestselling series delves into the creation of Robert Jordan's masterpiece, drawing from interviews and an unprecedented examination of his unpublished notes. Michael Livingston tells the behind-the-scenes story of who Jordan was, how he worked, and why he holds such an important place in modern literature.

The second part of the book is a glossary to the ""real world"" in The Wheel of Time. King Arthur is in The Wheel of Time. Merlin, too. But so are Alexander the Great and the Apollo Space Program, the Norse gods and Napoleon's greatest defeat--and so much more.

Origins of The Wheel of Time provides exciting knowledge and insights to both new and longtime fans looking to either expand their understanding of the series or unearth the real-life influences that Jordan utilized in his world building--all in one, accessible text.

By: Michael Livingston
Contributions by: Harriet McDougal, Robert Jordan
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 440g
ISBN: 9781250860521
ISBN 10: 1250860520
Series: Wheel of Time
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 08 November 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

MICHAEL LIVINGSTON, PhD, is the foremost academic interpreter of Robert Jordan's literary accomplishment and legacy. Among his many other books are the Shards of Heaven trilogy of novels (published by Tor) and multiple award-winning studies of military history. At present, he serves as the Secretary-General for the United States Commission on Military History and teaches at The Citadel.