Shardik

Richard Adams

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Shardik is a fantasy of tragic character, centered on the long-awaited reincarnation of the gigantic bear Shardik and his appearance among the half-barbaric Ortelgan people. Mighty, ferocious, and unpredictable, Shardik changes the life of every person in the story. His advent commences a momentous chain of events. Kelderek the hunter, who loves and trusts the great bear, is swept on by destiny to become first devotee and then prophet, then victorious soldier, then ruler of an empire and priest-king of Lord Shardik – Messenger of God – only to discover ever-deeper layers of meaning implicit in his passionate belief in the bear's divinity.

Published
1974
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Richard Adams

Richard Adams, a name that echoes through the annals of literary history, is best known for his beloved masterpiece Watership Down, a novel that captured the hearts of readers worldwide with its lyrical prose, emotional depth, and compelling exploration of nature and survival. Born in 1920 in Berkshire, England, Adams's early life was marked by a deep connection to the countryside, an affinity that would later blossom into his writing. Adams's storytelling journey began not in the world of publishing, but through storytelling to his young daughters during long car rides. These tales of rabbits embarking on heroic quests through treacherous…