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Lord Valentine's Castle

Robert Silverberg

Published 1980 by Harper & Row · 444 pages

Hugo · 1981

Finalist
Fantasy

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18 award entries · 10 books · 1 wins · 1968–1981

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Synopsis

On the giant planet Majipoor, a wandering juggler named Valentine discovers he is far more than he seems. Stripped of his memories and his rightful place as ruler of an entire world, he must journey across a vast and wondrous landscape to reclaim his throne, gathering a loyal band of companions along the way.

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Epic Fantasy
Consciousness & SelfhoodColonialism & EmpirePolitics & Revolution

Details

Series
Majipoor · Book 1
Author nationality
United States
ISBN
9780060140267