Dragons of Autumn Twilight

Historical Context and Significance

Dragons of Autumn Twilight is the first book in the Dragonlance Chronicles series, written by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. The book holds significant historical importance in the fantasy genre as it was one of the first to be based on the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. Released in 1984, it helped popularize the Dragonlance world and expanded the Dungeons & Dragons universe, attracting new fans. The book's influence on culture lies in its role in shaping and developing fantasy worlds, as well as creating deep and multi-layered characters that have become icons of the genre. It also contributed to the growing interest in role-playing games and literature based on them.