The Broken Sword

by Poul Anderson Narrated by Bronson Pinchot

Overview

This classic fantasy takes listeners to a world similar to that of J. R. R. Tolkien's*Lord of the Rings.

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 Skafloc, a human child kidnapped and raised by the elves, can hope to persuade Bölverk the ice-giant to make Tyrfing whole again. But things are never easy, and along the way Skafloc must also confront his shadow self, Valgard the changeling, who has taken his place in the world of men.

A superb dark fantasy of the highest, and most Norse, order The Broken Sword is a fantasy masterpiece.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"A magnificent saga of the interplay of gods, demigods, faerie, heroes, and men.” —Anthony Boucher
 
“A fast-paced, doom-drenched tragedy in which human heroism, love, and ambition, manipulated by amoral gods, elves and trolls, led inevitably to tragic consequences.” —Michael Moorcock
 
“Poul Anderson’s classic fantasy, The Broken Sword, knocks The Fellowship of the Ring into a cocked hat.” —The Guardian

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169548747
Publisher:	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	04/12/2011
Edition description:	Unabridged

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