The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)

Epic fantasy is generally serious in tone and often epic in scope, dealing with themes of grand struggle against supernatural, evil forces. Some typical characteristics of epic fantasy include fantastical elements such as elves, fairies, dwarves, magic or sorcery, wizards or magicians, invented languages, quests, coming-of-age themes, and multi-volume narratives.

Whether a single book or a series, what do you think is the best epic fantasy of all time?

Note: Please avoid adding up books that are not relative to the description.

Books which are not epic fantasy: Harry Potter, Percy Jackson (will be deleted).

Also will be deleted: any individual books of the A Song of Ice and Fire series, Hobbit & Lord of the Rings series, etc. (otherwise the first 3 pages will be composed of just the top 4 series)

Other Lists of Note:
Best Urban Fantasy
Best Alternate H*story
Best Dystopian and Post Apocalyptic Fiction
Best Epic Fantasy
Best Fantasy of the 21st Century
Best Science Fiction
Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
Best Science Fiction of the 20th Century
Best Forgotten Science Fiction of the 20th Century
Best Science Fiction Fantasy Books
Best Space Opera
Pre-Tolkien Fantasy (Fantasy up through 1937)
Classic Fantasy (Fantasy written before 1980)

Fantasy by Decade:
1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s
1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s

Locus Recommended Fantasy:
2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011

Fantasy By Ratings:
More than 100000, 50000 to 99999, 25000 to 49999, 10000 to 24999
1000 to 9999, 100 to 999, Less than 100

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1	A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1) by George R.R. Martin 4.44 avg rating — 2,403,141 ratings score: 695,237, and 7,027 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien 4.61 avg rating — 129,824 ratings score: 615,608, and 6,235 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #1) by Patrick Rothfuss (Goodreads Author) 4.52 avg rating — 917,653 ratings score: 567,789, and 5,762 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	The Way of Kings (The Stormlight Archive, #1) by Brandon Sanderson (Goodreads Author) 4.65 avg rating — 451,451 ratings score: 376,197, and 3,828 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	The Chronicles of Narnia (The Chronicles of Narnia, #1-7) by C.S. Lewis 4.27 avg rating — 629,627 ratings score: 343,575, and 3,506 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, #1) by Robert Jordan 4.19 avg rating — 510,063 ratings score: 340,822, and 3,475 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Final Empire (Mistborn, #1) by Brandon Sanderson (Goodreads Author) 4.47 avg rating — 624,197 ratings score: 321,163, and 3,295 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	His Dark Materials (His Dark Materials #1-3) by Philip Pullman 4.28 avg rating — 158,651 ratings score: 186,482, and 1,913 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer Trilogy, #1) by Robin Hobb (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 307,768 ratings score: 171,216, and 1,770 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle, #1) by Christopher Paolini (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 1,708,010 ratings score: 169,758, and 1,750 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower, #1) by Stephen King (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 592,597 ratings score: 127,588, and 1,317 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth, #1) by Terry Goodkind 4.12 avg rating — 243,750 ratings score: 123,746, and 1,278 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	The Blade Itself (The First Law, #1) by Joe Abercrombie 4.20 avg rating — 229,750 ratings score: 113,896, and 1,186 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien 3.99 avg rating — 278,444 ratings score: 106,766, and 1,108 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Gardens of the Moon (Malazan Book of the Fallen, #1) by Steven Erikson (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 114,204 ratings score: 103,025, and 1,065 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	The Princess Bride by William Goldman 4.26 avg rating — 882,105 ratings score: 94,010, and 982 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	A Wizard of Earthsea (Earthsea Cycle, #1) by Ursula K. Le Guin 4.01 avg rating — 303,424 ratings score: 90,310, and 942 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	The Belgariad Boxed Set: Pawn of Prophecy / Queen of Sorcery / Magician's Gambit / Castle of Wizardry / Enchanters' End Game (The Belgariad, #1-5) by David Eddings 4.29 avg rating — 15,896 ratings score: 86,908, and 902 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gentleman Bastard, #1) by Scott Lynch (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 283,372 ratings score: 82,002, and 855 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Magician: Apprentice (The Riftwar Saga, #1) by Raymond E. Feist 4.17 avg rating — 93,342 ratings score: 81,213, and 850 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	The Mists of Avalon (Avalon, #1) by Marion Zimmer Bradley 4.13 avg rating — 204,094 ratings score: 80,740, and 842 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Sabriel (Abhorsen, #1) by Garth Nix (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 204,373 ratings score: 77,459, and 807 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	The Night Angel Trilogy (Night Angel, #1-3) by Brent Weeks (Goodreads Author) 4.43 avg rating — 26,312 ratings score: 69,176, and 724 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Prince of Thorns (The Broken Empire, #1) by Mark Lawrence (Goodreads Author) 3.84 avg rating — 111,557 ratings score: 67,334, and 705 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Words of Radiance (The Stormlight Archive, #2) by Brandon Sanderson (Goodreads Author) 4.76 avg rating — 318,028 ratings score: 64,986, and 684 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	The Dragonriders of Pern (Dragonriders of Pern, #1-3) by Anne McCaffrey 4.27 avg rating — 29,845 ratings score: 63,010, and 661 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	The Warded Man (The Demon Cycle, #1) by Peter V. Brett (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 121,291 ratings score: 62,668, and 661 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett 4.25 avg rating — 706,959 ratings score: 61,493, and 648 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Graceling (Graceling Realm, #1) by Kristin Cashore 4.07 avg rating — 450,419 ratings score: 60,859, and 636 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	The Color of Magic (Discworld, #1; Rincewind, #1) by Terry Pratchett really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 375,590 ratings score: 60,017, and 636 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Redwall (Redwall, #1) by Brian Jacques 4.13 avg rating — 116,406 ratings score: 54,356, and 574 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Kushiel's Dart (Phèdre's Trilogy, #1) by Jacqueline Carey (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 78,683 ratings score: 54,356, and 567 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Dragonlance Chronicles (Dragonlance, #1-3) by Margaret Weis 4.24 avg rating — 20,942 ratings score: 52,339, and 552 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gentleman Bastard, #1) by Scott Lynch (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 283,372 ratings score: 52,286, and 543 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	Blood Song (Raven's Shadow, #1) by Anthony Ryan (Goodreads Author) 4.42 avg rating — 83,649 ratings score: 51,371, and 541 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Furies of Calderon (Codex Alera, #1) by Jim Butcher (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 105,913 ratings score: 51,245, and 542 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	The Dark Elf Trilogy Collector's Edition (Forgotten Realms: Dark Elf Trilogy, #1-3; Legend of Drizzt, #1-3) by R.A. Salvatore 4.35 avg rating — 27,974 ratings score: 49,488, and 520 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	The Earthsea Trilogy (Earthsea Cycle, #1-3) by Ursula K. Le Guin 4.28 avg rating — 20,319 ratings score: 49,080, and 523 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, #1) by Tad Williams (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 69,588 ratings score: 47,069, and 501 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	The Black Prism (Lightbringer, #1) by Brent Weeks (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 119,542 ratings score: 45,832, and 490 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Fool's Errand (Tawny Man, #1) by Robin Hobb (Goodreads Author) 4.35 avg rating — 89,295 ratings score: 44,465, and 480 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	The Sword of Shannara Trilogy (Shannara, #1-3) by Terry Brooks (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 23,705 ratings score: 43,061, and 465 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	The Neverending Story by Michael Ende 4.18 avg rating — 195,206 ratings score: 41,541, and 445 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Theft of Swords (The Riyria Revelations, #1-2) by Michael J. Sullivan (Goodreads Author) 4.22 avg rating — 65,907 ratings score: 41,043, and 435 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Warbreaker (Warbreaker, #1) by Brandon Sanderson (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 182,310 ratings score: 39,858, and 433 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	The Great Book of Amber (The Chronicles of Amber, #1-10) by Roger Zelazny 4.31 avg rating — 25,705 ratings score: 39,281, and 416 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness, #1) by Tamora Pierce (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 128,060 ratings score: 39,182, and 416 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 47,124 ratings score: 37,355, and 395 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	The Once and Future King by T.H. White 4.07 avg rating — 106,569 ratings score: 36,995, and 398 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Ship of Magic (Liveship Traders, #1) by Robin Hobb (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 79,377 ratings score: 35,322, and 385 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Howl’s Moving Castle (Howl’s Moving Castle, #1) by Diana Wynne Jones 4.29 avg rating — 324,388 ratings score: 33,942, and 367 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	His Majesty's Dragon (Temeraire, #1) by Naomi Novik (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 96,038 ratings score: 33,772, and 362 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever (The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, #1-3) by Stephen R. Donaldson 3.81 avg rating — 15,110 ratings score: 32,879, and 350 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	The Black Company (The Chronicles of the Black Company, #1) by Glen Cook 3.93 avg rating — 48,074 ratings score: 30,107, and 324 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	The Chronicles of Prydain (The Chronicles of Prydain, #1-5) by Lloyd Alexander 4.42 avg rating — 7,499 ratings score: 29,733, and 317 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	The Dark Is Rising (The Dark is Rising, #2) by Susan Cooper (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 54,885 ratings score: 28,470, and 305 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	The Black Jewels Trilogy: Daughter of the Blood, Heir to the Shadows, Queen of the Darkness (The Black Jewels, #1-3) by Anne Bishop 4.39 avg rating — 13,723 ratings score: 26,427, and 279 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	The Blue Sword (Damar, #1) by Robin McKinley 4.21 avg rating — 60,189 ratings score: 25,761, and 275 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	The Children of Húrin by J.R.R. Tolkien 4.02 avg rating — 80,326 ratings score: 25,615, and 277 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	The Magicians' Guild (Black Magician Trilogy, #1) by Trudi Canavan 3.95 avg rating — 82,408 ratings score: 24,893, and 270 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	The Odyssey by Homer 3.80 avg rating — 1,038,007 ratings score: 23,652, and 257 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1) by Sarah J. Maas (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 1,162,603 ratings score: 23,319, and 247 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	The Crystal Cave (Arthurian Saga, #1) by Mary Stewart 4.14 avg rating — 45,370 ratings score: 23,148, and 250 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	The Amulet of Samarkand (Bartimaeus, #1) by Jonathan Stroud (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 126,133 ratings score: 22,591, and 243 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	The Last Wish (The Witcher, #0.5) by Andrzej Sapkowski 4.14 avg rating — 331,703 ratings score: 22,220, and 237 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	Daughter of the Forest (Sevenwaters, #1) by Juliet Marillier (Goodreads Author) 4.28 avg rating — 63,573 ratings score: 22,183, and 239 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	The Fionavar Tapestry (The Fionavar Tapestry, #1-3) by Guy Gavriel Kay (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 7,412 ratings score: 21,646, and 232 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
68	Elantris (Elantris, #1) by Brandon Sanderson (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 249,568 ratings score: 21,309, and 237 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
69	The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 124,651 ratings score: 21,162, and 231 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
70	A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3) by George R.R. Martin 4.54 avg rating — 756,254 ratings score: 21,140, and 236 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
71	The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1) by C.S. Lewis 4.23 avg rating — 2,674,277 ratings score: 20,910, and 232 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
72	The Ruins of Gorlan (Ranger's Apprentice, #1) by John Flanagan 4.24 avg rating — 153,321 ratings score: 19,951, and 214 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
73	Elric of Melniboné (The Elric Saga, #1) by Michael Moorcock 3.89 avg rating — 27,049 ratings score: 19,787, and 216 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
74	The Hero and the Crown (Damar, #2) by Robin McKinley 4.21 avg rating — 52,642 ratings score: 18,924, and 204 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
75	The Deed of Paksenarrion (The Deed of Paksenarrion, #1-3) by Elizabeth Moon 4.32 avg rating — 13,357 ratings score: 18,643, and 199 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
76	The Icewind Dale Trilogy Collector's Edition (Forgotten Realms: Icewind Dale, #1-3; Legend of Drizzt, #4-6) by R.A. Salvatore 4.31 avg rating — 16,201 ratings score: 18,170, and 198 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
77	The Curse of Chalion (World of the Five Gods, #1) by Lois McMaster Bujold (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 38,215 ratings score: 16,724, and 181 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
78	Daughter of the Empire (The Empire Trilogy, #1) by Raymond E. Feist 4.29 avg rating — 37,161 ratings score: 16,673, and 185 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
79	The Last Unicorn (The Last Unicorn, #1) by Peter S. Beagle (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 115,970 ratings score: 16,414, and 185 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
80	The Hero of Ages (Mistborn, #3) by Brandon Sanderson (Goodreads Author) 4.53 avg rating — 389,991 ratings score: 16,367, and 184 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
81	King of Thorns (The Broken Empire, #2) by Mark Lawrence (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 64,605 ratings score: 16,357, and 181 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
82	On a Pale Horse (Incarnations of Immortality #1) by Piers Anthony 4.13 avg rating — 39,191 ratings score: 15,927, and 176 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
83	Best Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie 4.22 avg rating — 85,546 ratings score: 15,747, and 178 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
84	Across the Nightingale Floor (Tales of the Otori, #1) by Lian Hearn 4.06 avg rating — 40,969 ratings score: 15,192, and 164 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
85	The Crown Conspiracy (The Riyria Revelations, #1) by Michael J. Sullivan (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 22,831 ratings score: 15,123, and 166 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
86	Dragon Wing (The Death Gate Cycle, #1) by Margaret Weis 3.97 avg rating — 27,889 ratings score: 14,911, and 164 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
87	Wild Magic (Immortals, #1) by Tamora Pierce (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 78,779 ratings score: 14,705, and 163 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
88	Green Rider (Green Rider, #1) by Kristen Britain 4.08 avg rating — 37,239 ratings score: 14,537, and 161 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
89	The Diamond Throne (The Elenium, #1) by David Eddings 3.97 avg rating — 34,646 ratings score: 14,006, and 156 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
90	Rhapsody: Child of Blood (Symphony of Ages, #1) by Elizabeth Haydon 3.97 avg rating — 19,649 ratings score: 13,976, and 151 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
91	Arrows of the Queen (Heralds of Valdemar, #1) by Mercedes Lackey 4.13 avg rating — 37,439 ratings score: 13,524, and 152 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
92	The Chain Between Worlds (The Lost Artefacts #1) by Johnathon Nicolaou (Goodreads Author) 4.57 avg rating — 1,045 ratings score: 13,379, and 134 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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message 1: by Julie (new)

Jun 23, 2008 07:48PM

Not saying it shouldn't be included, but I don't think of Pratchett as epic fantasy. I guess I don't know what to call Pratchett, so maybe epic is the best place for him.

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message 2: by Rora (last edited Jun 26, 2008 07:41PM) (new)

Jun 26, 2008 07:40PM

I agree, I think Pratchett is more in the category of comic fantasy and satire.

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message 3: by Florence (new)

Jul 31, 2008 01:06PM

wow i was looking for another fantasy to read and this helped a LOT (however i hate the word epic when used to describe books, movies, etc.)

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message 4: by Jenny (new)

Feb 20, 2009 02:44PM

I think Diane Duane's work has yet to be acknowledged. She is the kind of author who makes sensible fantasy. With rules. Her universe is beautiful. She never gets as much attention as she deserves.

Any how I'm also quite fond of Madeline L'Engal's work.

"Children's books who can only be enjoyed by children are not very good children's books"
- C.S Lewis

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message 5: by DavidO (new)

May 29, 2009 08:55PM

Bit of a stretch to have the foundation trilogy on an epic fantasy list, isn't it?

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message 6: by Kevin (last edited Jul 07, 2009 10:46AM) (new)

Jul 07, 2009 10:45AM

Guards! Guards! The whole city watch series by pratchet was great as well.

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message 7: by DavidO (new)

Jul 07, 2009 01:13PM

It's not exactly Epic, though, is it?

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message 8: by Kevin (new)

Jul 07, 2009 01:54PM

Ok, got me there.....

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message 9: by Kevin (new)

Jul 07, 2009 01:57PM

Robin Hobb, Soldiers Son series

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message 10: by Nisha (new)

Jul 08, 2009 01:32PM

Not all of these are really that 'epic', oh well.

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message 11: by Cecile (new)

Jul 15, 2009 03:44PM

David wrote: "Bit of a stretch to have the foundation trilogy on an epic fantasy list, isn't it?"

I agree, and it's the same for Ender's Game, which would be more at home in a science fiction list, where I could vote for it.

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message 12: by DavidO (last edited Jul 16, 2009 08:09AM) (new)

Jul 15, 2009 07:22PM

I guess some people are just voting for books they like, regardless of whether they are even in the right genre.

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message 13: by Isaac (last edited Jul 15, 2009 11:56PM) (new)

Jul 15, 2009 11:42PM

Wow, this list is pretty damn suspect, there's a lot of pulpy crap in it.

Why are peoples expectations so low when it comes to fantasy as a genre exactly? Sure, not every writer can be a Pullman or a Tolkien or even a Bradley, but Dragonlance pulp novels? Robert bloody Jordan? People are just listing the crap they like, and it's the fact that those awful writers create books that become best sellers that keeps the entire fantasy genre permanantly looked down upon by the rest of the literary world.

Until we as readers start demanding more, fantasy will always be 90% awful.

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message 14: by Kevin (new)

Jul 16, 2009 06:13AM

Make your own list.

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message 15: by [deleted user] (new)

Oct 02, 2009 04:23PM

Rora wrote: "I agree, I think Pratchett is more in the category of comic fantasy and satire. "

I agree also. Doesn't belong here.

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message 16: by Andrew (new)

Nov 18, 2009 03:32PM

Florence wrote: "wow i was looking for another fantasy to read and this helped a LOT (however i hate the word epic when used to describe books, movies, etc.)" I KNOW! It's so annoying when someone says,"This is so epic!".

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message 17: by Kelly (new)

Nov 21, 2009 10:51PM

Isaac wrote: "Sure, not every writer can be a Pullman or a Tolkien or even a Bradley, but Dragonlance pulp novels? Robert bloody Jordan?"

You might not like Dragonlance or the Wheel of Time, but the fact that you don't like them doesn't mean they're not epic fantasy. IMHO, more characters, more settings, more heroic and world-changing acts of derring-do = MORE EPIC. In this case, both DL and WoT are more epic than LotR. It doesn't mean they're better--just more epic.

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message 18: by Rachael (new)

Dec 12, 2009 01:58PM

Isaac wrote: "Sure, not every writer can be a Pullman or a Tolkien or even a Bradley, but Dragonlance pulp novels? Robert bloody Jordan?"

I must admit I'm not really a Dragonlance fan either, but what is your beef with Jordan? Have you even READ the WoT? If that's not "epic," well...

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message 19: by Billy (new)

Jan 04, 2010 09:39AM

shut up

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message 20: by Billy (new)

Jan 04, 2010 09:40AM

stop talking

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message 21: by DavidO (new)

Jan 04, 2010 05:39PM

How profound, Billy.

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message 22: by Mike (the Paladin) (new)

Jan 15, 2010 04:51PM

When my son was younger he hadn't developed a taste for reading (unusual in our family). I finally got him interested in the Dragon Lance Novels, so while I agree they're not in the same league with LotR I suppose they have their place. One of my all time favorite Epic Fantasies are the Paksanarrion novels. I'm always surprised at how few people have read them.

As for Robert Jordan well, I'm always "suffused" with a sense of "what might have been". The first 6 volumes were great, after that they went way down hill.

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message 23: by DavidO (new)

Jan 15, 2010 05:36PM

At least Brandon Sanderson is finishing them.

I've never even heard of the Paksanarrion novels. Sorry. :(

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message 24: by Mike (the Paladin) (new)

Jan 15, 2010 05:58PM

Like I said, I'm always surprised at that. The Deed of Paksenarrion by Elizabeth Moon, that's the omnibus edition of the trilogy. The three books are Sheep Farmer's Daughter, Divided Allegiance, and Oath of Gold. Their on my book list and on the Epic fantasy book list.

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message 25: by Seregil (new)

Feb 01, 2010 07:22AM

Can Dune be considered fantasy? I thought it was clearly sci-fi... The boundries of genres aren't that fixed, but still... heh...

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message 26: by Mike (the Paladin) (new)

Feb 01, 2010 08:24AM

I don't know about the "authorities" but there are at least some fantasy aspects to it I'd say. It may not be a typical epic fantasy...but why quibble I suppose.

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message 27: by Lorenzo (new)

Apr 26, 2010 11:20AM

The Wizard of Oz??

No love for Clive Barker???!!!

Imajica and Weaveworld are easily top ten. This list is a fucking joke!

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message 28: by Lorenzo (new)

Apr 26, 2010 11:22AM

No Ursula K. in the top ten?

dude! get it together!

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message 29: by Nathan (new)

Apr 28, 2010 05:15PM

Isaac wrote " Sure, not every writer can be a Pullman or a Tolkien or even a Bradley, but Dragonlance pulp novels? Robert bloody Jordan?"

Well Isaac I was infinitely more impressed with the Wheel of Time series than I was with His Dark Materials.

On a different note, I can't understand how Jim Butcher and his Codex Alera series didn't get higher up on the list.

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message 30: by Mike (the Paladin) (new)

Apr 28, 2010 05:18PM

Possibly simply that it's (the Codex Alera series)a newer series and fewer people have found it.

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message 31: by Chris (new)

May 27, 2010 12:06PM

i agreewith mike! robert jordan went so downhill after the sixth he's one of the only authors that I've stopped reading a series half way through!!! Jim butcher should definetly be wayyyy higher up there one of my favorites :P
and terry goodkind....AMAZING :D

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message 32: by Flora (new)

Jun 23, 2010 03:58PM

Jenny wrote: "I think Diane Duane's work has yet to be acknowledged. She is the kind of author who makes sensible fantasy. With rules. Her universe is beautiful. She never gets as much attention as she deserves...."

Diane Duane's books are DEFINITELY awesome!!!

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message 33: by Kheldar (new)

Nov 11, 2010 04:40AM

True, Robert Jordan's books went downhill after book six - but that was only only the drudgery of the pacing and the increasing cringeworthiness of the characters. The writing itself was still excellent, and he remained true to the storyline and plot. The series is definitely epic fantasy. Goodkind on the other hand... First book was great, second and third a little less so. But at the end? The books were only a soap box for his ideals, preached in a gagworthy manner, plots were non-existent, and characters were so shallow as to barely even be there! I had to force myself through Chainfire just to see how it ended. But again, it would definitely belong on the epic fantasy list. Just a little lower down.

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message 34: by Xenophon (last edited Dec 02, 2010 01:11AM) (new)

Dec 02, 2010 01:09AM

One of the interesting things about Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden books is that there is an epic tale lurking in the background that one doesn't notice until one has already read a few of the novels in the series.

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message 35: by Bob (new)

Dec 04, 2010 05:36AM

So, what makes an Epic Fantasy? My thoughts:
1. A Hero
2. A Villain
3. A Quest
4. Big Battles
5. Big supporting casts
6. Personal issues that are connected to the quest
7. Betrayal
Your thoughts?

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message 36: by Xenophon (last edited Dec 04, 2010 06:21AM) (new)

Dec 04, 2010 06:21AM

I think a fundamental property is that there are large conflicts with the fate of nations--or even entire species--in play.

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message 37: by Xenophon (last edited Dec 15, 2010 12:08PM) (new)

Dec 15, 2010 12:08PM

Someone, or something, deleted the single-volume version of The Lord of the Rings from its high place on the list. I'm trying to see what can be done about it. We librarians are threatened with dire consequences if we delete something improperly.

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message 38: by [deleted user] (new)

Dec 26, 2010 02:34PM

Absolutely ridiculous. The fact that The Lord of the Rings is first goes to shew how silly people can be. I love the Harry Potter series as much as the next man, but it doesn't lay a finger on Tolkien. Likewise, the idea that The Hobbit would be rated higher on this list, when it is a short children's novel, is sad and equally laughable.

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message 39: by Jenna (new)

Dec 29, 2010 10:05AM

Lord of the rings is about the best series I have read in my life.I don't think fantasy can get much better than that!!

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message 40: by [deleted user] (new)

Dec 30, 2010 12:12AM

Jenna wrote: "Lord of the rings is about the best series I have read in my life.I don't think fantasy can get much better than that!!"

Modern Fantasy is the invention of Tolkien, and no one has ever topped him.

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message 41: by Bill (new)

Jan 05, 2011 07:31AM

Logan wrote: "Jenna wrote: "Lord of the rings is about the best series I have read in my life.I don't think fantasy can get much better than that!!"

Modern Fantasy is the invention of Tolkien, and no one has ev..."

Agreed. As it is one novel in 6 parts, I think it should be listed as Lord of the Rings and not as the artificial Fellowship, Two Towers,Return...

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message 42: by Devon (new)

Jan 27, 2011 09:32PM

The Amber series started it for me, great list, and a great resource to find rich new series. Thanks

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message 43: by Ryan (new)

Apr 07, 2011 08:20AM

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "When my son was younger he hadn't developed a taste for reading (unusual in our family). I finally got him interested in the Dragon Lance Novels, so while I agree they're not in the same league wit..."

I wouldn't be a reader today without Dragonlance - it has a place in my opinion.

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message 44: by Owen (new)

Apr 07, 2011 08:44AM

For me, an epic has to have all of these: massive back story, huge detailed world, long story, severe consequences, engaging characters and deep immersion. I chose 3 that meet these requirements: Lord of the Rings, Dune and the Amber novels. I include in these a variety of sequels/prequels by the same author. Other books/series would serve but ultimately my choices are a matter of what I've read and liked.

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message 45: by Owen (new)

Apr 07, 2011 08:49AM

Seregil wrote: "Can Dune be considered fantasy? I thought it was clearly sci-fi... The boundries of genres aren't that fixed, but still... heh..."

Dune is an interesting case. I would consider it a hybrid in that it has both sci-fi and fantasy elements. It does belong here but then not entirely either. However, it is here, so I'll vote for it since it is at least epic.

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message 46: by Michael (new)

Jun 01, 2011 08:01AM

WOW! this list has almost all the greats!!

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message 47: by Owen (new)

Jun 01, 2011 08:25AM

I find it curious that all of the candidates for "Whether a single book or a series, what do you think is the best epic fantasy of all time? " are recent works, i.e. within the last hundred years or so. How about La Morte d'Arthur?, maybe Homer's Trojan War/Odyseus or the Norse Eddas (where would Tolkien be without those!). Is the Bible an epic fantasy? (running and ducking ;^) )

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message 48: by Becky (new)

Jun 02, 2011 10:32AM

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message 49: by Melissa (new)

Jul 26, 2011 09:30AM

Owen wrote: "I find it curious that all of the candidates for "Whether a single book or a series, what do you think is the best epic fantasy of all time? " are recent works, i.e. within the last hundred years o..."

You're funny! No need to run and duck either. The Bible qualifies as epic certainly. The question of fantasy gets really sticky. I live in the Bible Belt of the south. Most people here would jump up and down about labeling the Bible as fantasy. Of course, the tragedy is that regardless of what most people say, the way the message of the Bible is treated displays most clearly the majority opinion.

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message 50: by [deleted user] (new)

Aug 09, 2011 05:02AM

Hear, hear, Tharon. But, of course, that begs the question What would you put first?

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