The Early Works of Modern Epic Fantasy

Explore the foundational works of modern epic fantasy with our curated list of must-read books. Discover the authors and titles that shaped the genre and inspired generations of fantasy lovers.

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The Wood Beyond the World

by William Morris

Wonderful fantasy set in medieval never-never land reprinted from famous Kelmscott Press edition. Morris was source behind Dunsany, Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, etc.
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The King of Elfland's Daughter

by Lord Dunsany

“No amount of mere description can convey more than a fraction of Lord Dunsany's pervasive charm.”—H.P. Lovecraft With an introduction by Neil Gaiman The poetic …
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Le Morte D'Arthur

by Sir Thomas Malory

In a time when there were damsels in distress to save and mythical dragons to slay, King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table …
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The Sword in the Stone

by Terence Hanbury White

Wart, as Arthur is called, becomes a wiser, more thoughtful person and a worthy king as a result of Merlin's lessons.
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The Once and Future King

by T. H. White

T. H. White’s masterful retelling of the saga of King Arthur is a fantasy classic as legendary as Excalibur and Camelot, and a poignant story …