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Lev Grossman

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Overview

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The Bright Sword Summary and Study Guide

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Part 1: “A War of Wonders”

Part 1, Chapters 1-6

The Bright Sword Part 1, Chapters 1-6 Summary & Analysis

Part 1, Chapters 7-11

The Bright Sword Part 1, Chapters 7-11 Summary & Analysis

Part 2: “A God of Sand and Dust”

Part 2, Chapters 12-17

The Bright Sword Part 2, Chapters 12-17 Summary & Analysis

Part 2, Chapters 18-23

The Bright Sword Part 2, Chapters 18-23 Summary & Analysis

Part 3: “The Blind Giant”

Part 3 The Bright Sword Part 3 Summary & Analysis

Part 4: “The Saxon Shore”

Part 4 The Bright Sword Part 4 Summary & Analysis

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Character Analysis

The Bright Sword Character Analysis

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Themes

The Bright Sword Themes

Symbols & Motifs

The Bright Sword Symbols & Motifs

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Important Quotes

The Bright Sword Important Quotes with Page Numbers

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Essay Topics

The Bright Sword Essay Topics

The Bright Sword: A Novel of King Arthur

The Bright Sword: A Novel of King Arthur