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Dunk and Egg: the Source and the Saga

The novellas behind HBO's adaptation, plus the wider Song of Ice and Fire volumes that situate Ser Duncan and young Aegon in Westeros history.

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  1. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

    1. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

    George R. R. Martin, Gary Gianni
    Collects the three Dunk and Egg novellas that the series adapts and is the primary source text viewers will want to...
    Shelf signal: Epic Fantasy
  2. The Hedge Knight

    2. The Hedge Knight

    George R. R. Martin, Ben Avery
    Graphic-novel adaptation of The Hedge Knight offers a visual complement that mirrors the show's cinematic storytelling...
    Shelf signal: Epic Fantasy
  3. A Clash of Kings

    4. A Clash of Kings

    George R.R. Martin
    A later-volume Martin novel that deepens knowledge of the realm’s dynastic conflicts and feudal politics relevant to...
    Shelf signal: Epic Fantasy
  4. A Storm of Swords

    5. A Storm of Swords

    George R.R. Martin
    Provides additional scope on Martin’s complex plotting and worldbuilding, useful for readers wanting more of Westeros’s...
    Shelf signal: Epic Fantasy
  5. A Dance With Dragons

    6. A Dance With Dragons

    Roy Dotrice, George R. R. Martin
    Extends the Song of Ice and Fire reading path for viewers who want the full sweep of Martin’s saga after sampling the...
    Shelf signal: Dragons & Mythic Creatures
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