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| − | ''[[Xanth series|Xanth]]'' is a series of fantasy novels written by [[Piers Anthony]]. |
+ | ''[[Xanth series|Xanth]]'' is a series of fantasy novels written by [[Piers Anthony]]. Almost 40 novels have been written, starting with ''[[A Spell for Chameleon]]'' in 1977. Anthony commonly states that he originally intended for Xanth to be a trilogy, and after the wild success of the first three books, decided to expand the series to nine books. An extremely devoted fan base persuaded the author to continue writing the series, which is now open-ended. |
| − | Anthony has branched out from Xanth to publish novels in the [[:Category:Incarnations of Immortality series|''Incarnations of Immortality'' series]], beginning in 1983 with ''[[Book:On a Pale Horse|On a Pale Horse]]''. The series follows a history that contains magic and advanced technology focusing on seven supernatural "offices" (Death, Time, Fate, War, Nature, Evil and Good). |
+ | Anthony has branched out from [[Xanth]] to publish novels in the [[:Category:Incarnations of Immortality series|''Incarnations of Immortality'' series]], beginning in 1983 with ''[[Book:On a Pale Horse|On a Pale Horse]]''. The series follows a history that contains magic and advanced technology focusing on seven supernatural "offices" (Death, Time, Fate, War, Nature, Evil and Good). |
The [[:Category:Apprentice Adept series|''Apprentice Adept'' series]] was launched in 1980 with ''[[Book:Split Infinity|Split Infinity]]'' that takes place on Phaze and Proton, two worlds occupying the same space in two different dimensional planes. Phaze is a lush planet of magic, where Proton is a barren mining planet of science. |
The [[:Category:Apprentice Adept series|''Apprentice Adept'' series]] was launched in 1980 with ''[[Book:Split Infinity|Split Infinity]]'' that takes place on Phaze and Proton, two worlds occupying the same space in two different dimensional planes. Phaze is a lush planet of magic, where Proton is a barren mining planet of science. |
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| − | When the book begins, the Good Magician Humfrey, and his son Hugo, run into the Gap dragon while filling a vial with water from the Fountain of Youth. Humpfrey tells Hugo to douse the dragon with the water, and Hugo does so but accidentally sprays Humpfrey as well. Humpfrey regresses to the age of a baby, as does the dragon. Queen Irene realizes Princess Ivy has wandered off, and begins a quest to find her daughter. Luckily, Ivy comes across Humfrey's 8-year-old son Hugo, and - due to her as-of-yet unknown talent of enhancement - Hugo temporarily becomes smarter, braver, and stronger when she tells him he is. Ivy also manages to enhance the positive qualities of the Gap Dragon, and names him Stanley Steamer. |
+ | When the book begins, the [[Good Magician Humfrey|Good Magician Humfrey]], and his son Hugo, run into the Gap dragon while filling a vial with water from the Fountain of Youth. Humpfrey tells Hugo to douse the dragon with the water, and Hugo does so but accidentally sprays Humpfrey as well. Humpfrey regresses to the age of a baby, as does the dragon. [[Sorceress Irene|Queen Irene]] realizes Princess Ivy has wandered off, and begins a quest to find her daughter. Luckily, Ivy comes across Humfrey's 8-year-old son Hugo, and - due to her as-of-yet unknown talent of enhancement - Hugo temporarily becomes smarter, braver, and stronger when she tells him he is. Ivy also manages to enhance the positive qualities of the [[Gap Dragon]], and names him [[Stanley Steamer]]. |
<div align="right">'''''[[Book:Dragon on a Pedestal|keep reading...]]'''''</div> |
<div align="right">'''''[[Book:Dragon on a Pedestal|keep reading...]]'''''</div> |
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| + | <div style="font-size:162%;border:none;margin: 0;padding:.1em;color:black">[[Xanth:Introduction|Welcome]] to the Xanth and Piers Anthony Database,</div> |
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| + | <div style="top:+0.2em;font-size: 95%">the free <span class="plainlinks">[http://xanth.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Piers Anthony]</span> encyclopedia that [[Xanth:Why Register|anyone can edit]].<br> Our database contains '''[[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles]]''' and '''[[Special:Newimages|{{NUMBEROFFILES}} images]]'''.<br>Today is {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}}.</div> |
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Revision as of 04:41, 17 August 2016
Xanth is a series of fantasy novels written by Piers Anthony. Almost 40 novels have been written, starting with A Spell for Chameleon in 1977. Anthony commonly states that he originally intended for Xanth to be a trilogy, and after the wild success of the first three books, decided to expand the series to nine books. An extremely devoted fan base persuaded the author to continue writing the series, which is now open-ended.
Anthony has branched out from Xanth to publish novels in the Incarnations of Immortality series, beginning in 1983 with On a Pale Horse. The series follows a history that contains magic and advanced technology focusing on seven supernatural "offices" (Death, Time, Fate, War, Nature, Evil and Good).
The Apprentice Adept series was launched in 1980 with Split Infinity that takes place on Phaze and Proton, two worlds occupying the same space in two different dimensional planes. Phaze is a lush planet of magic, where Proton is a barren mining planet of science.
Dragon on a Pedestal
When the book begins, the Good Magician Humfrey, and his son Hugo, run into the Gap dragon while filling a vial with water from the Fountain of Youth. Humpfrey tells Hugo to douse the dragon with the water, and Hugo does so but accidentally sprays Humpfrey as well. Humpfrey regresses to the age of a baby, as does the dragon. Queen Irene realizes Princess Ivy has wandered off, and begins a quest to find her daughter. Luckily, Ivy comes across Humfrey's 8-year-old son Hugo, and - due to her as-of-yet unknown talent of enhancement - Hugo temporarily becomes smarter, braver, and stronger when she tells him he is. Ivy also manages to enhance the positive qualities of the Gap Dragon, and names him Stanley Steamer.
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