Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Nameless Places |
1975 |
Buy |
| Great Tales of Fantasy and Science Fiction |
1985 |
Buy |
| The Wildside Book of Fantasy |
2012 |
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Collections#
| Title |
Published |
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| The Dolphin and the Deep |
1966 |
Buy |
| Where is the Bird of Fire? |
1970 |
Buy |
| Driftwood |
2011 |
Buy |
Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
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| Wonder and Whimsy |
1960 |
Buy |
| Ernest Dowson |
1964 |
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| A.A. Milne |
1971 |
Buy |
| The Heroine Or The Horse |
1977 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
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| The Weirwoods |
1967 |
Buy |
| Moondust |
1968 |
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| Wolfwinter |
1971 |
Buy |
| The Goat Without Horns |
1971 |
Buy |
| How Are the Mighty Fallen |
1974 |
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| The Not-World |
1975 |
Buy |
| Will-o-the-Wisp |
1976 |
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| The Minikins of Yam |
1976 |
Buy |
| The Tournament of Thorns |
1976 |
Buy |
| The Gods Abide |
1976 |
Buy |
The Latium Trilogy Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
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| Green Phoenix |
1972 |
Buy |
| Trilogie Du Minotaure |
1996 |
N/A |
| The Forest of Forever |
1971 |
N/A |
| Lady of the Bees |
1976 |
Buy |
| Day of the Minotaur |
1966 |
N/A |
| Queens Walk in the Dusk |
1977 |
Buy |
The Minotaur Trilogy Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
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| Trilogie Du Minotaure |
1996 |
N/A |
| The Forest of Forever |
1971 |
Buy |
| Day of the Minotaur |
1966 |
Buy |
| Cry Silver Bells |
1977 |
Buy |
Thomas Burnett Swann (1928-1976) was an American poet, literary critic, and fantasy novelist. He earned his PhD and taught English at Florida Atlantic University. His fiction drew heavily on Greek and Roman mythology, reimagining ancient worlds populated by minotaurs, dryads, and other figures of legend.
Swann published over a dozen novels during his relatively short career, along with several volumes of short fiction and literary criticism. His best-known works include Day of the Minotaur (1966) and its sequels, which were nominated for Hugo Awards. He also wrote critical studies on Christina Rossetti, Ernest Dowson, and A.A. Milne. Though he died at forty-seven, his distinctive blend of myth and romance earned him a lasting following among readers of fantasy fiction.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Thomas Burnett Swann written?
Thomas Burnett Swann has written 30 books across six series.
What was Thomas Burnett Swann's first book?
Thomas Burnett Swann’s first book is Wonder and Whimsy, published in 1960.
What kind of fiction did Thomas Burnett Swann write?
Swann wrote fantasy novels and stories rooted in Greek, Roman, and other ancient mythologies. His fiction reimagined classical myths with a lyrical, romantic style, featuring characters like minotaurs, dryads, and other creatures from legend. He also published literary criticism on poets including Christina Rossetti, Ernest Dowson, and A.A. Milne.