Thomas Burnett Swann





Thomas Burnett Swann

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born
October 12, 1928 in The United States

died
May 05, 1976

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Thomas Burnett Swann was best known as the author of numerous fantasies published in the 1960s and ’70s. Many of his bucolic tales were set in the Ancient World and populated by mythic creatures. His best-known works include the novel DAY OF THE MINOTAUR and the shorter works “Where Is the Bird of Fire?” and “The Manor of Roses,” all nominated for Hugo Awards. Swann was also a poet, professor, and literary critic.


Average rating: 3.81 · 351 ratings · 21 reviews · 32 distinct works
Day Of The Minotaur
3.58 of 5 stars 3.58 avg rating — 36 ratings — published 1966 — 5 editions
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The Forest of Forever
3.96 of 5 stars 3.96 avg rating — 24 ratings — published 1971 — 4 editions
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The Weirwoods
4.12 of 5 stars 4.12 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 1967 — 2 editions
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Green Phoenix
3.52 of 5 stars 3.52 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 1972 — 7 editions
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The Tournament of Thorns
3.56 of 5 stars 3.56 avg rating — 18 ratings — published 1976
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Cry Silver Bells
4.07 of 5 stars 4.07 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 1977
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How Are the Mighty Fallen
4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 1974 — 2 editions
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Lady of the Bees
4.15 of 5 stars 4.15 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 1976
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The Gods Abide
3.64 of 5 stars 3.64 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 1976
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Wolfwinter
3.82 of 5 stars 3.82 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 1971
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More books by Thomas Burnett Swann…
Cry Silver Bells The Forest of Forever Day Of The Minotaur
The Minotaur Trilogy (3 books)
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The Latium Trilogy (3 books)
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3.923076923076923 of 5 stars 3.92 avg rating — 39 ratings

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