The Black Company

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This is a different breed of fantasy fiction than its pulp fiction brethren. However, there are many elements found in the Black Company that have Sword and Sorcery qualities to them.Glen Cook is one of the modern authors who writes what you might call modern Sword and Sorcery. Black Company is not traditional Sword and Sorcery, but there are enough elements to loosely class it as such. Cook, Erickson, Lynch, and Kearney all write fantasy that modernizes some of the older Sword and Sorcery traditions -- instead of the almost serial adventures present in S&S such as Conan, these authors incorporate a more "epic" fantasy style in the the sword and sorcery traditions.The Black Company is a true classic -- a thrilling tale of magic and might, where the characters are neither good nor evil, and evil itself has shades of good. I recommend reading the Books of the North followed by The Books of the South. Many will argue that the series loses some of its appeal after that (in part because the narrator of the story changes to a different character).

About the Author

Cook, Glen

Glen Cook is an American author of science fiction and fantasy novels. He is perhaps best known for his series "The Black Company," which follows a group of mercenaries as they navigate a dark and gritty world full of political intrigue, magic, and violence.Cook's writing style is often praised for its realism and attention to detail, as well as its use of unconventional narrative techniques. He is known for his ability to create complex and morally ambiguous characters, as well as his skill at building immersive and believable worlds.In addition to "The Black Company," Cook has written a number of other novels and series, including the "Dread Empire" series, the "Garrett, P.I." series, and the "Instrumentalities of the Night" series. He has also worked as a freelance writer and editor in the gaming industry, contributing to a number of popular role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons.Overall, Cook is a highly respected and influential figure in the world of science fiction and fantasy literature, known for his gritty and realistic approach to the genre.

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