Summary - The Light Fantastic: Based On The Book By Terry Pratchett

SUMMARY

THE LIGHT FANTASTIC

BASED ON THE BOOK BY TERRY PRATCHETT

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

The Dawn of the Discworld

The Magic of Unseen University

The World is Changed

The Summons of Death

The Forest of Skund

Trymon's Plot

Encounters and Deceptions

The Red Star and the Luggage

The End of the World

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"The Light Fantastic" by Terry Pratchett follows the continuing adventures of the inept wizard Rincewind as he tries to avoid both the end of the world and his own demise. A red star appears in the sky, signaling potential doom for the Discworld, and Rincewind finds himself burdened with a powerful spell lodged in his head. He must navigate a series of chaotic events involving wizards, star people, and even Death himself. The story involves a magical book known as the Octavo, which contains powerful spells that could either save or destroy the world. The plot revolves around the attempts to control the Octavo and the consequences of wielding such immense power, while exploring themes of fate, free will, and the absurdity of existence on the Discworld.

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Release date

Audiobook: 31 January 2025