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      • Goodkind was influenced by the work of Ayn Rand and Objectivist philosophy. Writing about the series in The Atlas Society newsletter, Willam Perry states that Goodkind's "characters, plots, and themes...are clearly and directly influenced by Rand's work, and the book's heroes occasionally invoke Objectivist principles".
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  2. Terry Lee Goodkind (January 11, 1948 – September 17, 2020) [1] was an American writer. He was known for the epic fantasy series The Sword of Truth as well as the contemporary suspense novel The Law of Nines (2009), which has ties to his fantasy series. The Sword of Truth series sold 25 million copies worldwide and was translated into more ...

  3. Sep 18, 2020 · If there’s one thing to be said for Terry Goodkind, it’s that he was incredibly prolific. His latest series of novellas, The Children of D’hara, picked up where The Sword of Truth left off. The...

  4. Dec 10, 2007 · When one is driven to write, one is doubtlessly influenced by peers who share a love of the craft. Terry Goodkind is near the very top of my list. With fantastic action, riveting stories, and a character-driven narrative, Goodkind's Sword of Truth series has been used both as reading material, and as inspiration.

  5. Oct 19, 2018 · One of the most famous writers influenced by Ayn Rand is Terry Goodkind. Frequently on the New York Times bestseller list, Goodkind’s thrillers, such as The Girl in the Moon, Wizard’s First Rule, Stone of Tears, and Blood of the Fold, explore the choices people make in desperate circumstances.

  6. May 22, 2024 · The late Terry Goodkind consistently claimed that his sprawling fantasy series The Sword of Truth was more than ‘mere’ fantasy, arguing that his work sought to explore fundamental philosophical questions about people. Taking this claim seriously, this chapter examines the political imaginary produced within Goodkind’s fiction as an ...

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  7. Mar 28, 2023 · One of the most prevalent criticisms of Terry Goodkind’s work is that he comes across as an Ayn Rand fanboy. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with admiring or being influenced by other authors, Goodkind has been accused of using his novels as a platform to preach Objectivism, the philosophical system developed by Rand.

  8. Mar 20, 2024 · Terry Goodkind (1948-2020), acclaimed author of the bestselling “Sword of Truth” series, acknowledges Ayn Rand’s profound influence on his work, particularly in the exploration of philosophical themes such as individualism and the struggle between good and evil.

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