Brisingr

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Books
Brisingr
Author Christopher Paolini
Illustrator John Jude Palencar
Cover artist John Jude Palencar
Country United States
Language English
Series Inheritance cycle
Genre(s) High fantasy
Publisher Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date September 20, 2008[1]
Media type Print (Hardcover and Paperback) and audio-CD
Pages 784[2]
Preceded by Eldest
Followed by Book 4(Unknown Title)

Brisingr (pronounced /'brɪsɪŋgəɹ/) will be the third book of the Inheritance cycle by Christopher Paolini, following the books Eragon and Eldest.

Contents

[edit] Writing

The Inheritance cycle was initially planned to be a trilogy. In an October 30, 2007 press release, Paolini revealed that the third book would have been so large that it would need to be published in two volumes.[3] An April 11, 2008 newsletter sent out by Paolini alluded that this book will be longer than either Eragon or Eldest.[4] Brisingr is scheduled to be released on September 20, 2008;[1] release outside the United States will follow.[5] Book four's release date is unknown.

Regarding the title, Paolini said, "'Brisingr' is one of the first words I thought of for this title, and it’s always felt right to me.” “As the first ancient-language word that Eragon learns, it has held particular significance for his legacy as a Dragon Rider. In this new book, it will be revealed to be even more meaningful than even Eragon could have known.”[1] "Brisingr" is the Ancient Language word for "fire", used to summon and control fire by magic-users in the series.

The cover, featuring the gold dragon Glaedr, was illustrated by John Jude Palencar. The content of the cover was one of the few things initially confirmed by Paolini. The cover was to feature an emerald-green dragon looking to the right.[6] However, Paolini later indicated that this was affected by the expansion of the series to a four-book cycle, but did not explain the change at the time.[7]

[edit] Content

Because most of these details were revealed before the third book was split into two volumes, some of these details may appear in the fourth book instead of the third.

In the Eragon Newsletter of March 2006, Paolini writes near the end that the book is "coming along nicely" and that he has a battle to write.

Amazon.co.uk gave the following description:

"Forces collide in Book III of the phenomenally successful Inheritance Cycle. Eragon represents the greatest hope for a better Alagaesia. Can this once simple farm boy rise to become a leader who can unite the rebel forces and defeat the King? Following the colossal battle against the Empire’s warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still there is more at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep, including Eragon’s oath to his cousin Roran to help rescue Roran’s beloved, Katrina, from King Galbatorix’s clutches.But Eragon owes his loyalty to others, too. The Varden are in desperate need of his talents and strength, as are the elves and dwarves. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make choices - choices that take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice. Conflict, action, adventure and one devastating death await readers as Eragon battles on behalf of the Varden while Galbatorix ruthlessly attempts to crush and twist him to his own purposes."

In March 2003, Christopher Paolini was interviewed by shurtugal.com and he revealed the following information:[8][9]

  • At the end of Eldest, the Varden still favor Nasuada in terms of leadership, but Paolini has hinted that in the third book, this might change.
  • Paolini also mentioned that in the third book it will be revealed if Saphira ever finds a mate.
  • More information about Tornac (Murtagh's old friend and trainer) will be revealed.
  • Elva, along with "every other character", will have an important role to play.

Paolini answered some questions for his fans on his official site in July and August 2006[10] and gave a video interview in December 2006 to promote the movie.[11]

  • It is unclear how Thorn, Murtagh's dragon, matured to rival Saphira despite their age difference, but Christopher Paolini has stated that it will be revealed in the coming book.
  • The nature of the spirits that sorcerers summon will be revealed; already it has been stated that they are not the souls of sentient creatures returned from the afterlife.
  • According to Eldest, Eragon and Saphira have given their oath to return to the elves for further training as dragon and rider.

In February 2007, Paolini answered an Open Letter of the Czech fan site Alagaesie.net and Eragon1.net. He answered the following questions regarding the third book of the Inheritance Cycle (before it was split into two books):[12]

  • Information about Brom's lover (referred to by Angela) will be revealed.
  • Eragon has yet to acquire the new weapon referred to in the first book, wherein Solembum said, "When the time comes and you need a weapon, look under the roots of the Menoa tree".
  • Eragon has yet to visit the Vault of Souls and speak his name, as instructed by Solembum as a continuation of the above command; "Then, when all seems lost and your power is insufficient, go to the rock of Kuthian and speak your name to open the Vault of Souls".
  • More about dwarf culture will be revealed.
  • Ajihad's background will be revealed.
  • More of Arya's background will be revealed.

On March 18, 2008, a spoiler was released on the cycle's homepage Alagaësia.com, stating that "In Brisingr [...] Eragon will meet a god."[13]

On May 12, 2008, a spoiler was released saying that, "Eragon will meet a new enemy; one who likes to laugh a lot, but not in a good way".[14]

[edit] Excerpt

An excerpt from Brisingr, "Light and Shadow", was included in the Eldest deluxe edition and later released on the Fricaya network.[15]

This excerpt features Eragon and Roran traveling to Helgrind, in an effort to save Katrina (Roran's betrothed) from the Ra'zac's lair.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Press release (January 16, 2008). Random House Accessed 2008-01-16.
  2. ^ Amazon.com: Brisingr (Inheritance, Book 3): Christopher Paolini: Books
  3. ^ Press release (October 30, 2007). Random House Accessed 2007-10-30.
  4. ^ [1] Accessed 2008-04-13.
  5. ^ "Brisingr International Release Dates", Shurtugal, February 2, 2008 Accessed February 9, 2008.
  6. ^ Highlights from the CP Phone Chat) May 19, 2004. Accessed 2008-03-30.
  7. ^ Christopher Paolini (2007-12-19). Alagaesia Newsletter. Shur'tugal.com. Retrieved on 2007-12-23.
  8. ^ Interview with Christopher Paolini. Shurtugal.com. Retrieved on 2006-12-19.
  9. ^ Mike. Highlights from the CP Phone Chat. Shur'tugal. Retrieved on 2007-06-30.
  10. ^ Talking Trilogy with Christopher Paolini. Alagaesia.com. Retrieved on 2006-12-19.
  11. ^ Christopher Paolini. Eragon Red Carpet Interviews [video]. London: shurtugal.com.
  12. ^ Open Letter to Christopher Paolini. Alagaesie.net. Retrieved on 2007-03-14.
  13. ^ Spoiler for Book Three. Alagaesia.com. Retrieved on 2008-03-19.
  14. ^ Brisingr Spoiler.
  15. ^ Fricaya - Excerpt

[edit] External links

  • Excerpt from the third installment at Alagaesia.com
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