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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:novel
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:None
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:David_Eddings
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:The_Dark_One
gptkb:Polgara
gptkb:Durnik
gptkb:Belgarath
gptkb:The_Orb_of_Aldur
gptkb:Zandramas
gptkb:Silk
gptkb:Mr._Wolf
Barak
Garion's Aunt
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gptkbp:character_development
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Garion's journey
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gptkbp:conflict
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good vs evil
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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generally positive
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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influential in fantasy genre
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:The_Belgariad:_Castle_of_Wizardry
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:fantasy
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gptkbp:illustrator
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gptkb:Michael_Whelan
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gptkbp:influences
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gptkb:C._S._Lewis
gptkb:J._R._R._Tolkien
gptkb:Robert_E._Howard
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-0345338570
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Garion
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gptkbp:motif
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gptkb:magic
gptkb:royalty
gptkb:prophecy
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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third-person
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gptkbp:page_count
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320
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gptkbp:plot
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The establishment of peace
The quest for the stolen Orb
The resolution of the conflict
Garion discovers his destiny
The battle against the dark forces
The confrontation with the antagonist
The gathering of allies
The growth of Garion's powers
The journey across the lands
The return home
The revelation of Garion's heritage
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gptkbp:predecessor
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gptkb:None
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gptkbp:published
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gptkb:1982
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:Del_Rey_Books
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gptkbp:sequel
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gptkb:The_Belgariad:_Queen_of_Sorcery
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gptkbp:series
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gptkb:The_Belgariad
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:The_world_of_the_Belgariad
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gptkbp:themes
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gptkb:destiny
gptkb:friendship
coming of age
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:David_Eddings
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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