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The Broken Sword

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1954 · Poul Anderson

Genresfantasy

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Plot58
Characters62
Writing54
Pacing56
Originality54
Impact54
Category averages — Plot 58, Characters 62, Writing 54, Pacing 56, Originality 54, Impact 54Plot 58Characters 62Writing 54Pacing 56Originality 54Impact 54

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Synopsis

The Broken Sword is a fantasy novel by American writer Poul Anderson, originally published on 5 November 1954. A revised edition was issued by Ballantine Books in January 1971 as the twenty-fourth volume of their Ballantine Adult Fantasy series. The original text was reissued by Gollancz in 2002. Set during the Viking Age, the novel features numerous references to Norse mythology.

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Details

Type
Book
Release date
January 1, 1954
Genres
fantasy
Created by
Poul Anderson
Countries
United States