Katherine Addison

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About The Goblin Emperor

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Overview

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The Goblin Emperor Summary and Study Guide

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Background

The Goblin Emperor Background

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

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Front Matter - Part 1: “The Crash of the Wisdom of Choharo”

Front Matter-Part 1

The Goblin Emperor Front Matter-Part 1 Summary & Analysis

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Part 2: “The Coronation of Edrehasivar VII”

Part 2, Chapters 6-11

The Goblin Emperor Part 2, Chapters 6-11 Summary & Analysis

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Part 2, Chapters 12-17

The Goblin Emperor Part 2, Chapters 12-17 Summary & Analysis

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Part 3: “The Winter Emperor”

Part 3, Chapters 18-22

The Goblin Emperor Part 3, Chapters 18-22 Summary & Analysis

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Part 3, Chapters 23-26

The Goblin Emperor Part 3, Chapters 23-26 Summary & Analysis

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Part 4: “Winternight”

Part 4, Chapters 27-33

The Goblin Emperor Part 4, Chapters 27-33 Summary & Analysis

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Part 5: “Edrehasivar the Bridge-Builder”

Part 5 The Goblin Emperor Part 5 Summary & Analysis

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Character Analysis

The Goblin Emperor Character Analysis

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Themes

The Goblin Emperor Themes

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Symbols & Motifs

The Goblin Emperor Symbols & Motifs

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Important Quotes

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Essay Topics

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Book Club Questions

The Goblin Emperor Book Club Questions