Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser

The Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser stories were not always published in chronological order. For a cohesive narrative, it is generally recommended to read them by internal chronology, which begins with "Ill Met in Lankhmar" (found in Swords and Deviltry), followed by the other stories as they progress through the characters' lives.

The Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser series is considered a foundational work in the sword and sorcery subgenre, significantly influencing later fantasy authors and tropes. It helped establish the archetype of the roguish anti-hero duo and the gritty, often morally ambiguous fantasy world.