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In Shardik, Richard Adams creates a sweeping fantasy world where a colossal bear named Shardik returns to the half‑barbaric Ortelgan society. The bear’s appearance sets off a chain of events that follows hunter Kelderek as he evolves from devotee to prophet, soldier, ruler, and ultimately priest‑king. Adams explores themes of divine incarnation, destiny, and the transformative power of belief, weaving adventure, war, and romance into a profound narrative about humanity’s longing for the sacred.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Richard Adams
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