The Best Fantasy Books Of All Time

By Charlotte McBride


In order to find the best fantasy books of all time a person would not have to search the bookstores thoroughly. There are enough of them on the market to keep anyone entertained at any age level. Some of the most brilliant ones written include "Harry Potter, " "Lord Of The Rings, " "The Last Unicorn, "The Swan Princess, " "Dragonslayer, " "The Chronicles of Narnia" and a host of others.

If you are someone who loves a great mythical animal then "The Last Unicorn, " is one story that you don't want to miss. This is the tale about a legendary animal who is on a quest with her young companion. They encounter many strange phenomenons as they travel through an adventure filled world that includes danger and mystery.

The tale of "The Swan Princess, " can be enjoyed by adults as well as children of all ages. When a young woman rejects an older evil man he changes her into a swan during the daytime hours. He then takes her away to a remote location where she is kept isolated from others.

There is a pleasant end to this story but it will keep you hooked throughout the pages. People who love drama will also enjoy this tale. The story about the unicorn will also keep the reader intrigued because of the suspense that the characters face. Both of these novels capture the reader's imagination.

"Dragonslayer" tells the tale about a young man who goes on a quest to kill the village dragon who takes a virgin twice a year. The virgin is picked through a lottery which the king holds. There is a young woman in the story who avoids being picked for the lottery by dressing as a boy. This is also a great story filled with a less than perfect hero who overcomes his fears to become well respected.

The students at Hogwarts know exactly how to fascinate the readers. The "Harry Potter, " series has been well received by critics and readers all over the world. This tale deals with a boy who learns that he has magical powers which will take him on many fantastic journeys. He has two traveling companions that are always at his side as he fights against an evil wizard.

A person who enjoys seeing children live out their dreams in a magical world will love "The Chronicles of Narnia." This is the tale of a young girl who travels through time to a strange world where she meets an enchanted lion. They share a very special friendship together which lasts for years. This is considered one of the greatest novels written in literature.

"Lord Of The Rings, " is another great story that may cause confusion for many who do not read the first novels in the series. The novel involves a ring of power that everyone is trying to control. This is also one of the best fantasy books of all time for many in the literary world.




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