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The Witcher

The Last Wish
Book • 1986
The Witcher series, written by Andrzej Sapkowski, includes eight novels and 15 short stories.

It follows the adventures of Geralt of Rivia, a witcher, as he navigates a world filled with monsters, politics, and complex moral dilemmas.

The series began with short stories published in the 1980s and evolved into a series of novels starting in 1994.

The books are known for their blend of folk tales, contemporary realism, and dark humor, and have been translated into numerous languages.

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Mentioned in 6 episodes

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Brandon Sanderson
as an example of a successful fantasy author from Poland illustrating viable local markets for fantasy.
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What Publishing Does For You — Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #11 (2025)
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Dawn O'Porter
as a book from her childhood that had a big impact on her imagination.
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Dawn O'Porter (recorded at Radio 2 In The Park)
Mentioned by Frank and Carter in the context of monster hunting and crafting.
Ser2.8 - Monstruwacans (Lorekeepers Jr.)
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Ariel Peña Aguilar
como una saga literaria de fantasía escrita por el autor polaco Andrzej Sapkowski.
Extra 40: Queremos The Witcher
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Oliver Moody
in relation to CD Projekt Red, which acquired the rights for it and created a successful Netflix spin-off.
Why are so many Poles returning home?
Mentioned by Tracy Wilson in relation to the Barguest legend's popularity.
SYMHC Classics: Three Hellhounds
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Alexandre Ottoni
como um novo livro de The Witcher, um prelúdio sobre a juventude de Geralt.
Lá do Bunker 177 - Skeleton Crew e Monster Hunter
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Charles C.W. Cooke
while discussing his reading habits and the impact of age on perception of children's literature.
Episode 722: Colombia Backs Down
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Christy Kijarina
when discussing Norwegian folklore and its influence on Roald Dahl's work.
Norway... Squiz the World
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Mark Zandi
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Shandor Whitcher
in reference to the fantasy series and books behind the TV show.
Weighing Recession Probabilities

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