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The Light Fantastic Study Guide & Notes

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The Light Fantastic Plot Summary

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The Light Fantastic is the second book in Terry Pratchett's Disc World fantasy series. It follows the adventures of the failed wizard, Rincewind, and his tourist friend, Twoflower. Rincewind has the eighth spell from the famous Octavo book stuck in his head. Unfortunately, the wizards need the spell to save the world from destruction.

In the Unseen University in Ankh-Morpork, wizards gather around a cellar door watching the Octavo coming alive. The book is trying to break free from its padlocks and chains. Finally, it manages to release a blue light that shoots up to the top of the building. The Wizards follow the light outside and watch it disappear over the edge of the world. At the same time, Twoflower and Rincewind are trying to leave the world, but the force of the Octavo send them tumbling back to the Disc.

In the Unseen University, the head wizard,...
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