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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Author
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gptkbp:active_years
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1977–present
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gptkbp:adaptation
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The Shannara Chronicles (TV series)
The Sword of Shannara (TV series)
The Elfstones of Shannara (TV series)
The Wishsong of Shannara (TV series)
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gptkbp:award
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gptkb:World_Fantasy_Award
gptkb:Locus_Award
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:World_Fantasy_Award
gptkb:Locus_Award
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gptkbp:birth_date
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January 8, 1944
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gptkbp:born
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January 8, 1944
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gptkbp:children
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Tara Brooks
Chad Brooks
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gptkbp:contribution
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Exploring themes of good vs evil
Creating a Fantasy Universe
Popularizing Epic Fantasy
Developing complex characters
Creating expansive fictional worlds
Incorporating quests and adventures
Popularizing high fantasy
Writing for both adults and young adults
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gptkbp:debut
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gptkb:The_Sword_of_Shannara
The Sword of Shannara (1977)
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gptkbp:education
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gptkb:Hamilton_College
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gptkbp:first_published
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gptkb:The_Sword_of_Shannara
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:Fantasy
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gptkbp:has_adaptation
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The Shannara Chronicles (TV series)
The Sword of Shannara (film adaptation in development)
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gptkbp:has_written
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gptkb:The_Defenders_of_Shannara
gptkb:The_Elfstones_of_Shannara
gptkb:The_Wishsong_of_Shannara
gptkb:The_High_Druid_of_Shannara
gptkb:The_Dark_Legacy_of_Shannara
gptkb:The_Fall_of_Shannara
gptkb:Armageddon's_Children
gptkb:short_stories
novellas
over 30 novels
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Terry Brooks
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gptkbp:influence
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Fantasy literature
Pop culture adaptations
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:Film_adaptations
gptkb:Video_games
gptkb:Tad_Williams
gptkb:David_Eddings
gptkb:George_R._R._Martin
gptkb:Robert_Jordan
gptkb:Brandon_Sanderson
gptkb:Tolkien
Comic books
Tabletop role-playing games
Fantasy literature
Graphic novels
Fantasy Genre
Fantasy Authors
Hero's journey
Epic storytelling
Modern Fantasy Literature
Modern fantasy literature
Many contemporary fantasy authors
Fantasy genre development
Fantasy genre tropes
Quest narrative
Cinematic Adaptations of Fantasy
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:C._S._Lewis
gptkb:David_Eddings
gptkb:Raymond_E._Feist
gptkb:Ursula_K._Le_Guin
gptkb:J._R._R._Tolkien
gptkb:Robert_E._Howard
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gptkbp:is_known_for
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gptkb:The_Landover_series
gptkb:Word_&_Void_series
gptkb:Shannara_series
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gptkbp:known_for
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Fantasy novels
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gptkbp:literary_movement
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1970s -Present
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:American
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gptkbp:notable_character
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gptkb:Shea_Ohmsford
gptkb:Allanon
gptkb:Druids
gptkb:GNOME
gptkb:Wil_Ohmsford
gptkb:Amberle_Elessedil
gptkb:Elves
gptkb:Trolls
gptkb:Dwarves
Paranormal
Paranormal characters
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gptkbp:notable_work
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gptkb:The_Sword_of_Shannara
gptkb:The_Genesis_of_Shannara
gptkb:The_Elfstones_of_Shannara
gptkb:The_Wishsong_of_Shannara
gptkb:The_High_Druid_of_Shannara
gptkb:The_Dark_Legacy_of_Shannara
gptkb:The_Fall_of_Shannara
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:Novelist
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gptkbp:produces
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gptkb:Landover_series
gptkb:Shannara_series
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gptkbp:published
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Children's books
Graphic novels
Numerous short stories
Over 20 novels
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gptkbp:published_in
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gptkb:Orbit_Books
gptkb:Ballantine_Books
gptkb:Del_Rey_Books
gptkb:Tor_Books
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gptkbp:received
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gptkb:Locus_Award
World Fantasy Award nomination
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gptkbp:residence
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gptkb:Seattle,_Washington
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gptkbp:series
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gptkb:Word_&_Void_Series
gptkb:Shannara_Series
gptkb:Landover_Series
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gptkbp:spouse
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Ellen Brooks
Judith Brooks
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gptkbp:website
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terrybrooks.com
terrybrooks.net
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gptkbp:writing_style
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gptkb:adventure
Epic fantasy
Epic Fantasy
Character-driven
Mythical elements
High fantasy
Magic systems
Adventure fantasy
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gptkbp:wrote
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gptkb:The_Sword_of_Shannara
gptkb:The_Genesis_of_Shannara
gptkb:The_Black_Unicorn
gptkb:The_Elfstones_of_Shannara
gptkb:The_Wishsong_of_Shannara
gptkb:The_High_Druid_of_Shannara
gptkb:The_Dark_Legacy_of_Shannara
gptkb:Armageddon's_Children
gptkb:A_Knight_of_the_Word
gptkb:Running_with_the_Demon
gptkb:The_Last_Druid
gptkb:The_Shannara_Chronicles
gptkb:The_Tangle_Box
gptkb:The_Gypsy_Morph
The Measure of the Magic
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Isaac_Asimov
gptkb:Retro-Hugo_Award
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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