The Broken Sword - Softcover

Poul Anderson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0575074256 ISBN 13: 9780575074255

Publisher: Gollancz Paperbacks, 2002

Synopsis

Thor has broken the sword Tyrfing so that it cannot strike at the roots of Yggdrasil, the tree that binds together earth, heaven and hell. But now the mighty sword is needed again to save the elves in their war against the trolls, and only Scafloc, a human child kidnapped and raised by the elves, can hope to persuade Bolverk the ice-giant to make Tyrfing whole again. But Scafloc must also confront his shadow self, Valgard the changeling who has taken his place in the world of men.

About this title

About the Author:

Poul Anderson (1926-2001) 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 many Hugo and Nebula awards, and also winning the Gandalf (Grand Master) Award.

Review:

''Poul Anderson's classic fantasy, The Broken Sword, knocks The Fellowship of the Ring into a cocked hat.'' --Guardian (UK)

About this edition

• Publisher: Gollancz Paperbacks
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0575074256
• ISBN 13: 9780575074255
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288