The Hollowing

The Hollowing is the third fantasy novel of the Mythago Wood series written by Robert Holdstock. It was originally published in 1993. The title refers to a magical pathway, or hollowing, an archaic English term for a sunken lane or hollow-way. The Hollowing was inspired by the story Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

Despite primarily featuring new characters, The Hollowing is a sequel to Lavondyss because a handful of characters provide a link between the two novels. The events in the previous novel set into motion the events that drive the actions of the protagonist in The Hollowing. Reading the novels Mythago Wood and Lavondyss will illuminate The Hollowing for first time readers. Reading the Wikipedia article on Mythago Wood will help in understanding issues and terminology in this article.

Read more about The Hollowing:  Plot Introduction, Plot Summary, Human Characters, Mythagos, Awards, Chronology of Works in The Mythago Wood Cycle, References