Raymond E. Feist

American novelist · United States · On the map · Writers · Born 1945 · age 80

Raymond Elias Feist is an American fantasy fiction author who wrote The Riftwar Cycle, a series of novels and short stories. His books have been translated into multiple languages and have sold over 15 million copies.

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1988Inkpot AwardAward1982“But legends are common enough. Turn up any rock on the beach and you’ll find one.”In their wordsChapter 3, “Keep” (p. 52)Read the whole statement

“Well, knowing your own part in this is a good sign that you’re becoming a man.”In their wordsChapter 3, “Keep” (p. 64)Read the whole statement

“There may be a more superstitious breed on Midkemia than sailors, but who they are I could not tell you.”In their wordsChapter 11, “Sorcerer’s Isle” (p. 280)Read the whole statement

“Pug questioned him with a look. “I don’t understand.”The traveler shook his head. “I don’t expect you to, Pug.”In their wordsChapter 11, “Sorcerer’s Isle” (p. 287)Read the whole statement

“One time is much like another to death. She comes when she will. So why give over your mind to worry?”In their wordsChapter 17, “Attack” (p. 437)Read the whole statement

“But when you’ve seen as many different lands as I have, you learn that the more things look different, the more they are the same.”In their wordsChapter 1, “Slave” (p. 23)Read the whole statement

1945Born23 December 1945

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No disrespect to you, Tully. But don’t try to teach an old thief to steal.
1982 · Chapter 3, “Keep” (p. 53), Own words
I don’t know what to say.”“Then say nothing, Pug. It makes you seem wise when everyone is babbling.
1982 · Chapter 4, “Assault” (p. 84), Own words
When the boy had finished, the King said, “That is a wonderful tale.
1982 · Chapter 13, “Rillanon” (p. 329), Own words