The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever Summary
Stephen R. Donaldson

The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever Summary

A key theme of this trilogy centers around the question of health. Not only has Covenant's leprosy destroyed his body, it is also an apt metaphor for the spiritual and moral decay that has eroded his ability to act in the cause of good. He no longer believes that he can make choices, take charge of his life or give it meaning; furthermore, he does not believe that he holds the power to do these things for others. Thus Covenant's forced journeys to the Land serve as much to teach him the value of responsible living as they do to block the inroads made by the evil necromancer, Lord Foul. In addition, Covenant is also forced to learn to accept the fact that others, more weak than he, depend on him for guidance; he must accept the burden of their trust. In the "real world" Covenant may be...

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