The beings of Fairie are invisible to all human eyes besides those who are magically given witch-sight. Likewise, the trolls are ruthless, monstrous creatures who bring war wherever they go, and when they are not pillaging, reside in Trollheim. They reside in the ancient realm of Alfheim, working sorcery, harrying lands and enslaving beings of the other Fairie races. but the main conflict is between the elves and trolls.Īnderson's elves are much darker and fiercer, with a different sense of morality, than those of the fair, noble race created by Tolkien. These consist of strange creatures of myth such as fauns, goblins, nymphs, etc. The story takes place in the Danelaw of England during the time of the Vikings and the rise of Christianity. In addition to humans, there are also beings of Fairie inhabiting the world. Although Tolkien’s high fantasy classic received far more attention and success than Anderson’s sword and sorcery masterpiece, many feel that The Broken Sword is a better read and deserves a lot more recognition. This can be seen in many of his writings as well, which also borrow themes and ideas form the Sagas.
Both stories borrowed much from Norse mythology-Anderson’s tale is set in a fictitious Viking age, and like him, Tolkien was also an avid scholar of the subject. The Broken Sword was first published in 1954, the same year as J.R.R. Rider Haggard's 1890 Viking classic, The Saga of Eric Brighteyes. A tragic, bloody tale filled with violence, romance and dark magic, the story made history as being one of the first epic tales told in the old, Norse Saga tradition since H. One of the most beloved and influential sword and sorcery works of all time, Anderson’s first fantasy novel The Broken Sword has become a classic piece of heroic fantasy literature that is regarded by many as being amongst the best.
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