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The Hobbit, or There and Back Again The Hobbit, or There and Back Again (Paperback)
by (shelved 217 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.30 — 4,662,209 ratings — published 1937
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The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1) The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1)
by (shelved 190 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.41 — 3,252,713 ratings — published 1954
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The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, #2) The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, #2)
by (shelved 136 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.51 — 1,189,828 ratings — published 1954
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The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings, #3) The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings, #3)
by (shelved 127 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.59 — 1,098,289 ratings — published 1955
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A Wizard of Earthsea A Wizard of Earthsea (Paperback)
by (shelved 97 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.01 — 379,982 ratings — published 1968
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1) The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1)
by (shelved 90 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.24 — 3,242,687 ratings — published 1950
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The Eye of the World The Eye of the World (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 74 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.19 — 617,003 ratings — published 1990
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A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1) A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1)
by (shelved 72 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.45 — 2,832,147 ratings — published 1996
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The Lord of the Rings (The Lord of the Rings, #1-3) The Lord of the Rings (The Lord of the Rings, #1-3)
by (shelved 69 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.55 — 752,854 ratings — published 1955
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The Silmarillion The Silmarillion (Hardcover)
by (shelved 56 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.04 — 352,126 ratings — published 1977
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Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer Trilogy, #1) Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer Trilogy, #1)
by (shelved 55 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.20 — 457,476 ratings — published 1995
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Harry Potter, #1) Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Harry Potter, #1)
by (shelved 49 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.47 — 11,895,975 ratings — published 1997
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The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Chronicles of Narnia, #3) The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Chronicles of Narnia, #3)
by (shelved 49 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.09 — 523,140 ratings — published 1952
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The Chronicles of Narnia (The Chronicles of Narnia, #1-7) The Chronicles of Narnia (The Chronicles of Narnia, #1-7)
by (shelved 48 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.28 — 726,277 ratings — published 1956
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The Last Unicorn (The Last Unicorn, #1) The Last Unicorn (The Last Unicorn, #1)
by (shelved 48 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.16 — 128,651 ratings — published 1968
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The Princess Bride The Princess Bride (Paperback)
by (shelved 48 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.27 — 966,311 ratings — published 1973
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The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #1) The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #1)
by (shelved 46 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.52 — 1,125,663 ratings — published 2007
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The Tombs of Atuan (Earthsea Cycle, #2) The Tombs of Atuan (Earthsea Cycle, #2)
by (shelved 46 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.14 — 142,889 ratings — published 1970
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A Clash of Kings  (A Song of Ice and Fire, #2) A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, #2)
by (shelved 45 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.42 — 1,057,405 ratings — published 1998
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Prince Caspian (Chronicles of Narnia, #2) Prince Caspian (Chronicles of Narnia, #2)
by (shelved 44 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 3.98 — 503,238 ratings — published 1951
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Pawn of Prophecy (The Belgariad, #1) Pawn of Prophecy (The Belgariad, #1)
by (shelved 44 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.16 — 113,528 ratings — published 1982
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The Magician’s Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia, #6) The Magician’s Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia, #6)
by (shelved 44 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.06 — 634,168 ratings — published 1955
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Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle #1) Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle #1)
by (shelved 42 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 3.97 — 1,994,457 ratings — published 2002
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The Great Hunt The Great Hunt (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 42 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.27 — 369,003 ratings — published 1990
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The Color of Magic (Discworld, #1; Rincewind, #1) The Color of Magic (Discworld, #1; Rincewind, #1)
by (shelved 42 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 3.99 — 435,476 ratings — published 1983
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The Horse and His Boy (Chronicles of Narnia, #5) The Horse and His Boy (Chronicles of Narnia, #5)
by (shelved 41 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 3.91 — 408,423 ratings — published 1954
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Mistborn: The Final Empire (Mistborn, #1) Mistborn: The Final Empire (Mistborn, #1)
by (shelved 40 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.48 — 1,098,358 ratings — published 2006
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Magician: Apprentice (The Riftwar Saga, #1) Magician: Apprentice (The Riftwar Saga, #1)
by (shelved 39 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.16 — 106,403 ratings — published 1982
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A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3) A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3)
by (shelved 39 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.55 — 875,697 ratings — published
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2)
by (shelved 38 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.43 — 4,703,848 ratings — published 1998
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3)
by (shelved 38 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.58 — 5,085,544 ratings — published 1999
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The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, #1) The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, #1)
by (shelved 38 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 3.98 — 80,796 ratings — published 1988
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The Dragon Reborn (The Wheel of Time, #3) The Dragon Reborn (The Wheel of Time, #3)
by (shelved 38 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.28 — 335,919 ratings — published 1991
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5)
by (shelved 38 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.50 — 3,956,099 ratings — published 2003
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Elric of Melniboné (The Elric Saga, #1) Elric of Melniboné (The Elric Saga, #1)
by (shelved 37 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 3.88 — 32,545 ratings — published 1972
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The Once and Future King (The Once and Future King, #1–5) The Once and Future King (The Once and Future King, #1–5)
by (shelved 37 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.06 — 121,345 ratings — published 1958
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The Sword of Shannara (The Original Shannara Trilogy, #1) The Sword of Shannara (The Original Shannara Trilogy, #1)
by (shelved 37 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 3.77 — 103,550 ratings — published 1977
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Oz, #1) The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Oz, #1)
by (shelved 37 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.00 — 527,563 ratings — published 1900
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6) Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6)
by (shelved 36 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.58 — 3,803,531 ratings — published 2005
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4)
by (shelved 36 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.57 — 4,383,893 ratings — published 2000
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Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth, #1) Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth, #1)
by (shelved 36 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.12 — 255,931 ratings — published 1994
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The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #4) The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #4)
by (shelved 35 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 3.96 — 343,612 ratings — published 1953
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Magician's Gambit (The Belgariad #3) Magician's Gambit (The Belgariad #3)
by (shelved 35 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.15 — 97,046 ratings — published 1983
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Dragonflight (Dragonriders of Pern, #1) Dragonflight (Dragonriders of Pern, #1)
by (shelved 35 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.07 — 146,502 ratings — published 1968
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7)
by (shelved 34 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.62 — 4,260,993 ratings — published 2007
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The Mists of Avalon (Avalon, #1) The Mists of Avalon (Avalon, #1)
by (shelved 34 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.13 — 215,491 ratings — published 1982
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Nine Princes in Amber (The Chronicles of Amber, #1) Nine Princes in Amber (The Chronicles of Amber, #1)
by (shelved 34 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.04 — 62,176 ratings — published 1970
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A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, #4) A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, #4)
by (shelved 34 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.18 — 817,117 ratings — published 2005
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The Last Battle (Chronicles of Narnia, #7) The Last Battle (Chronicles of Narnia, #7)
by (shelved 33 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.01 — 317,355 ratings — published 1956
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The Fires of Heaven (The Wheel of Time, #5) The Fires of Heaven (The Wheel of Time, #5)
by (shelved 33 times as classic-fantasy)
avg rating 4.20 — 220,171 ratings — published 1993
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William Hope Hodgson
“كنتُ أشعر بالارتياح القلبي لأنني على مقربة من بيتي. في تلك اللحظة، كنتُ أعلم أن الملايين من الناس تراقبني، وكنتُ سعيدًا بأن كبير الوحوش المونسترواكان كان يراقبني من خلال ذلك المِنظار الكبير من أعلى برج الحراسة بالهرم الأكبر. استغللتُ تلك المراقبة من بعيد، وابتعدتُ عن طعامي قليلًا، ثم فتحتُ ورقة كانت بحوزتي، وابتعلتُ منها ثلاثة أقراص ومضغتُها. كانت تلك الأقراص علاجًا وطعامًا لي أيضًا، ثم تناولتُ قارورتي فشربتُ منها الماء.
كان معي حقيبة صغيرة يوجد بداخلها بعض الأشياء. من ضمنها بوصلة، أعطانيها كبير الوحوش المونسترواكان حتى تكون لي عون أثناء مغامرتي على أرض الظلام. وقد قال لي: إنك قد تضل الطريق وسط ذلك الظلام الدامس من غير تلك البوصلة.”
― William Hope Hodgson, أرض الظلام

“It is good to be brave, it is better to be good; strive to be both.”
― Justin Huntly McCarthy, The Dryad

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