Stephen R. Donaldson
Stephen R. Donaldson
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Stephen Reeder Donaldson was born on May 25, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio. He is commonly known for his pen name, which he used early in his career: Stephen R. Donaldson.
Birth and Death Dates
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Donaldson was born on May 25, 1947. There is no publicly available information about his death date.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Stephen R. Donaldson holds American nationality. He is a novelist, best known for his fantasy series, The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant.
Early Life
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Donaldson was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to a family that valued education highly. His father, who worked as an accountant, encouraged Stephen's love for reading and writing from an early age. Donaldson developed a passion for science fiction and fantasy, which would later influence his writing style. He attended the University of California at Berkeley, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in English literature.
Major Accomplishments
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Stephen R. Donaldson's major accomplishments include:
Completing The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant series, a groundbreaking epic fantasy that spanned eight volumes and sold millions of copies worldwide.
Experimenting with innovative narrative structures and genre-bending techniques, which garnered him critical acclaim from critics and readers alike.
Notable Works or Actions
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Some notable works by Stephen R. Donaldson include:
The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant series (1977-1993)
The Mordant's Need duology (1988-1989), a fantasy romance series
The Mirrored Heavens series (2008-2011), an epic science fiction sagaImpact and Legacy
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Stephen R. Donaldson's impact on the literary world is undeniable:
His innovative storytelling techniques and genre-bending style have influenced generations of authors, including notable names in the fantasy and science fiction genres.
The success of his series has paved the way for other epic fantasies, inspiring readers to explore new worlds and ideas.Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Stephen R. Donaldson is widely quoted or remembered because:
His novels often explore complex themes and moral dilemmas, sparking debate among readers and critics alike.
* His contributions to the fantasy genre have helped shape its evolution over the years.
The quotes and sayings attributed to Stephen R. Donaldson are a reflection of his thought-provoking writing style and innovative approach to storytelling.
Quotes by Stephen R. Donaldson
Of the authors published under Ballantine's Adult Fantasy logo, only Evangeline Walton 'spoke' to me.
For a variety of reasons, my books struck the marketplace like a thunderclap; and one of those reasons was that there were so few alternatives available. Readers who loved Tolkien, and who were not satisfied by Terry Brooks, had nowhere else to turn.
The portal structure is simply a technique: it is neither necessary nor unnecessary, except as the writer and the story make it so. In the case of 'The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant,' it was absolutely necessary to my intentions.
He had no idea where he was headed, but he knew he had to go. On each breath that panted through his locked teeth, he whispered hate as if it were a question.
Dark trees leaped across his vision like aghast dancers in the nacreous light.
In your present state, Chosen, Desecration lies ahead of you. It does not crowd at your back.
You did not cause his despair. Had you treated him with distrust, you would have achieved nothing but the confirmation of his distress. Distrust – vindicates itself.
Whatever the explanation, it’s perfectly obvious that our educational system has nothing to do with education: it’s a babysitting service designed to replicate the worst qualities of the parents.
When inadequate men assumed huge burdens, the outcome could only serve Despite.
Pardon me that I have feared for you. Fear is born in doubt, and you have not merited my doubt.