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A collection of the greatest classic Sword & Sorcery and Science Fantasy novels and stories. From fearless heroes, powerful sorcerers, and ancient kingdoms to lost worlds, alien planets, and epic adventures, these works capture the spirit of heroic fantasy and imaginative adventure. Newer works that have earned—or are destined to earn—the status of future classics are also welcome.

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1	Elric of Melniboné (The Elric Saga #1) by Michael Moorcock 3.88 avg rating — 32,246 ratings score: 669, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	A Princess of Mars (Barsoom, #1) by Edgar Rice Burroughs 3.81 avg rating — 61,585 ratings score: 638, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Swords and Deviltry (Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, #1) by Fritz Leiber 3.86 avg rating — 13,816 ratings score: 381, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	The Savage Tales of Solomon Kane by Robert E. Howard 4.04 avg rating — 6,354 ratings score: 370, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Jirel of Joiry by C.L. Moore 3.72 avg rating — 1,673 ratings score: 351, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The First Book of Swords (Books of Swords, #1) by Fred Saberhagen 3.81 avg rating — 7,653 ratings score: 348, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Kull: Exile of Atlantis by Robert E. Howard really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3,154 ratings score: 338, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Witch World (Witch World Series 1: Estcarp Cycle, #1) by Andre Norton 3.79 avg rating — 5,197 ratings score: 314, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Swords in the Mist (Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, #3) by Fritz Leiber 4.04 avg rating — 5,135 ratings score: 277, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Swords Against Death (Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, #2) by Fritz Leiber 4.03 avg rating — 7,680 ratings score: 276, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Conan the Barbarian by Robert E. Howard 4.04 avg rating — 1,007 ratings score: 263, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Sailor on the Seas of Fate (The Elric Saga, #2) by Michael Moorcock 3.91 avg rating — 13,236 ratings score: 257, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	The Weird Of The White Wolf (Elric of Melniboné, #3) by Michael Moorcock 3.92 avg rating — 11,546 ratings score: 254, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Vanishing Tower (The Elric Saga #4) by Michael Moorcock 3.96 avg rating — 10,061 ratings score: 251, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Bane of the Black Sword (The Elric Saga, #5) by Michael Moorcock 4.01 avg rating — 8,313 ratings score: 248, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	The Broken Sword by Poul Anderson 3.87 avg rating — 7,923 ratings score: 245, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	The Sword of Rhiannon by Leigh Brackett 3.54 avg rating — 1,026 ratings score: 235, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	The Black Company (The Chronicles of the Black Company, #1) by Glen Cook 3.93 avg rating — 56,510 ratings score: 231, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	The Second Book of Swords (Books of Swords, #2) by Fred Saberhagen 3.86 avg rating — 5,799 ratings score: 230, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	The Gods of Mars (Barsoom #2) by Edgar Rice Burroughs 3.89 avg rating — 20,845 ratings score: 229, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Sword-Dancer (Tiger and Del, #1) by Jennifer Roberson (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 8,351 ratings score: 228, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	The Third Book of Swords (Books of Swords, #3) by Fred Saberhagen 3.88 avg rating — 2,883 ratings score: 226, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	The Warlord of Mars (Barsoom, #3) by Edgar Rice Burroughs 3.87 avg rating — 15,909 ratings score: 225, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Woundhealer's Story (Lost Swords, #1) by Fred Saberhagen 3.79 avg rating — 3,219 ratings score: 222, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	The Coming of Conan by Robert E. Howard 4.29 avg rating — 31 ratings score: 213, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Bran Mak Morn: The Last King by Robert E. Howard 4.04 avg rating — 1,712 ratings score: 208, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Wandor's Ride (Wandor, #1) by Roland J. Green 3.49 avg rating — 41 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Brak the Barbarian (Brak the Barbarian, #1) by John Jakes 3.39 avg rating — 256 ratings score: 194, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Transit to Scorpio (Dray Prescot, #1) (Delian Cycle, #1) by Alan Burt Akers (Pseudonym) 3.49 avg rating — 360 ratings score: 183, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Darya of the Bronze Age by Lin Carter 3.41 avg rating — 37 ratings score: 181, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Swords Against Wizardry (Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, #4) by Fritz Leiber 4.09 avg rating — 4,651 ratings score: 173, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Stormbringer (The Elric Saga, #6) by Michael Moorcock 4.18 avg rating — 10,552 ratings score: 159, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Imaro (Imaro #1) by Charles R. Saunders 3.91 avg rating — 949 ratings score: 159, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Sword in the Storm (The Rigante, #1) by David Gemmell 4.31 avg rating — 13,206 ratings score: 156, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	The Hounds of Skaith (The Book of Skaith, #2) by Leigh Brackett 3.76 avg rating — 398 ratings score: 145, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	The Reavers of Skaith (The Book of Skaith, #3) by Leigh Brackett 3.71 avg rating — 320 ratings score: 143, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Kothar: Barbarian Swordsman (Kothar, #1) by Gardner Fox 3.41 avg rating — 220 ratings score: 122, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Kothar of the Magic Sword (Kothar, #2) by Gardner Fox 3.41 avg rating — 116 ratings score: 120, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Witch of the Dark Gate (Gavin Black, #2) by John Jakes 3.61 avg rating — 28 ratings score: 120, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Redbeard by Mike Resnick 2.99 avg rating — 103 ratings score: 114, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	The Warrior of World's End (Gondwane Epic, Bk. 1) by Lin Carter 3.65 avg rating — 196 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	The Nature of Things by Rhuddem Gwelin (Goodreads Author) 4.75 avg rating — 44 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Under the Green Star (Green Star, #1) by Lin Carter 3.51 avg rating — 324 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	The Quest of Kadji by Lin Carter 2.97 avg rating — 63 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Prince of Scorpio (Delian Cycle, #5; Dray Prescot, #5) by Alan Burt Akers (Pseudonym) 3.89 avg rating — 122 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Swordships of Scorpio (Dray Prescot, #4) (Delian Cycle, #4) by Alan Burt Akers (Pseudonym) 3.67 avg rating — 134 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Warrior of Scorpio (Dray Prescot, #3) (Delian Cycle, #3) by Alan Burt Akers (Pseudonym) 3.71 avg rating — 156 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	The Suns of Scorpio (Dray Prescot, #2) (Delian Cycle, #2) by Alan Burt Akers (Pseudonym) 3.66 avg rating — 182 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	The Wizards of Senchuria by Kenneth Bulmer 3.17 avg rating — 12 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Swords of the Barbarians by Kenneth Bulmer 3.05 avg rating — 20 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Kandar by Kenneth Bulmer 3.11 avg rating — 35 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	Wandor's Journey (Wandor, #2) by Roland J. Green 3.21 avg rating — 29 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Wandor's Voyage (Wandor, #3) by Roland J. Green 3.29 avg rating — 21 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Wandor's Flight (Wandor, #4) by Roland J. Green 3.36 avg rating — 14 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	The Barbarian of World's End by Lin Carter 3.46 avg rating — 81 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	The Immortal of World's End by Lin Carter 3.37 avg rating — 89 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Swords of the Horseclans (Horseclans, #2) by Robert Adams 3.90 avg rating — 868 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	The Coming of the Horseclans (Horseclans, #1) by Robert Adams 3.73 avg rating — 1,225 ratings score: 74, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	High Couch of Silistra (Silistra, #1) by Janet E. Morris (Goodreads Author) 3.57 avg rating — 489 ratings score: 74, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	Tomorrow Knight (Daw #183) by Michael Kurland (Goodreads Author) 3.19 avg rating — 16 ratings score: 73, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	The Ring of Ikribu (Red Sonja, #1) by David C. Smith 3.66 avg rating — 250 ratings score: 72, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Demon Night (Red Sonja, #2) by David C. Smith 3.61 avg rating — 145 ratings score: 71, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	The Bronze Axe (Richard Blade #1) by Manning Lee Stokes 3.34 avg rating — 211 ratings score: 68, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	The Jade Warrior (Richard Blade, #2) by Jeffrey Lord 3.41 avg rating — 112 ratings score: 67, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	Jewel of Tharn (Richard Blade, #3) by Jeffrey Lord 3.33 avg rating — 98 ratings score: 66, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	Prisoner of the Horned Helmet (Frank Frazetta's Death Dealer, #1) by James Silke 3.91 avg rating — 752 ratings score: 61, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Lords of Destruction (Frank Frazetta's Death Dealer, #2) by James Silke 3.86 avg rating — 456 ratings score: 60, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
68	The Ginger Star (The Book of Skaith, #1) by Leigh Brackett 3.72 avg rating — 588 ratings score: 48, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
69	To Demons Bound (Swords of Raemllyn #1) by Robert E. Vardeman (Goodreads Author) 3.41 avg rating — 108 ratings score: 45, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
70	A Yoke of Magic (Swords of Raemllyn #2) by Robert E. Vardeman (Goodreads Author) 3.35 avg rating — 69 ratings score: 44, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
71	Blood Fountain (Swords of Raemllyn #3) by Robert E. Vardeman (Goodreads Author) 3.44 avg rating — 59 ratings score: 43, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
72	Sword Of Poyana (Book #2 of The Saga of Thorgrim) by Gerald Earl Bailey 3.71 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 41, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
73	Sword of the Nurlingas by Gerald Earl Bailey 3.60 avg rating — 15 ratings score: 40, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
74	Tarnsman of Gor (Gor #1) by John Norman 3.45 avg rating — 5,435 ratings score: 38, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
75	Outlaw of Gor (Gor #2) by John Norman 3.56 avg rating — 2,951 ratings score: 37, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
76	Master of the Dark Gate (Gavin Black, #1) by John Jakes 3.60 avg rating — 15 ratings score: 31, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars