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Titles in This Set
The Truth
The Fifth Elephant
Carpe Jugulum
The Last Continent
Jingo
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789123684410
Publisher: Penguin (Corgi imprint)
Age Range: Adult / 16+
Overview
Terry Pratchett Discworld Series 5 gathers five landmark novels: The Truth, The Fifth Elephant, Carpe Jugulum, The Last Continent and Jingo. This brand new paperback collection suits newcomers and long-time fans alike, delivering Pratchett's trademark blend of sharp satire, warm humanity and riotous adventure across Ankh-Morpork and beyond, in one great-value boxed set built to be read, reread and treasured.
About the Books
Each novel here stands alone yet threads into the wider Discworld tapestry. In The Truth, accidental newspaperman William de Worde discovers that once printed words escape into the world, they refuse to be tamed — a witty look at the birth of a free press. The Fifth Elephant sends Commander Sam Vimes into treacherous diplomatic waters as Ankh-Morpork's interests collide with a foreign power, testing his talents far from home. Carpe Jugulum turns vampire lore inside out, as the witches of Lancre face invited guests who have overstayed their welcome, while Pratchett skewers faith, tradition and power. The Last Continent strands the hapless wizard Rincewind on a sun-scorched, evolution-bending landmass where the minds of Unseen University prove more dangerous than the wildlife. In Jingo, a mysterious island rising from the sea sparks a farcical rush to war between Ankh-Morpork and Klatch, letting Pratchett lampoon patriotism, bureaucracy and the absurdity of conflict. Together, these five novels showcase the range of the Discworld series — political thriller, gothic comedy, absurdist adventure and social satire — bound by Pratchett's unmistakable wit and warmth. Whether read in sequence or dipped into individually, this set offers hours of clever, character-driven storytelling from one of fantasy's most inventive and beloved authors.
About the Author
Sir Terry Pratchett (1948–2015) was an English author, humorist and satirist best known for his 41-novel Discworld series and the apocalyptic comedy Good Omens, co-written with Neil Gaiman. He sold his first story aged fifteen and published his debut novel, The Carpet People, in 1971. Pratchett became one of the world's bestselling and most acclaimed authors, celebrated for his sharp wit, inventive world-building and deep humanity, and was knighted for services to literature.
Why You'll Love This Discworld Collection
Five witty, whip-smart novels in one collectible paperback set — perfect for fans building their Discworld shelf, gift-givers seeking something special, or new readers ready to fall for Ankh-Morpork's chaotic charm.
Please Note: Cover artwork may vary slightly and reflects the UK edition ISBN shown in this listing.
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