

Tolkien's masterpieces, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, but whose roots lie in myth and fairy tale. The Shannara Trilogy is a work of "high" or "heroic" fantasy, a genre indelibly associated with J.R.R.


While the three books constitute a single work thematically, they can also be enjoyed and taught independently. The characters come to life quickly and believably in a setting that mingles the fantastic and the familiar. These stirring adventures, in which the forces of good struggle against an ancient, supernatural evil, are fast-paced, imaginative, and fun. Terry Brooks' fantasy trilogy- The Sword of Shannara, The Elfstones of Shannara, and The Wishsong of Shannara-has enjoyed phenomenal popularity among readers of all ages since the first volume appeared in 1977. Teachers: If you'd like a printable version of this guide, click on the PDF link at the bottom of this page.
