David Eddings
David Eddings
July 7, 1931 – June 2, 2009 · From United States- Books
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David Eddings (1931-2009) was an American fantasy novelist born in Spokane, Washington. He wrote the Belgariad and Malloreon, the Elenium and Tamuli, and the standalone Redemption of Althalus, among other novels. He worked with his wife, Leigh Eddings, from the start of his career; she was credited as co-author from 1995 and died in 2007.
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David Eddings is best known for his interconnected fantasy series. Readers typically begin with The Belgariad, followed by The Malloreon, and then the prequels Belgarath the Sorcerer and Polgara the Sorceress. The Redemption of Althalus and The Elenium series are separate.
David Eddings is widely recognized for his contributions to epic fantasy, particularly for his detailed world-building and the development of long-running series with consistent characters and magical systems. His work often features a quest narrative and a distinctive blend of humor and adventure.
David Eddings co-authored many of his later works, including The Malloreon, Belgarath the Sorcerer, Polgara the Sorceress, and The Redemption of Althalus, with his wife, Leigh Eddings.