Le Guin's "true names" magic, where knowing the true name of something gives you power over it, is one of the clearest influences on Rothfuss's naming magic. Kvothe learning the Name of the Wind echoes this tradition.
BookSeries· 1968· Fantasy
The Earthsea Cycle
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Influences include: poetic, lyrical prose mythic rather than historical storytelling a sense of mystery surrounding magic fairy realms that feel ancient and unknowable Le Guin admired Dunsany's ability to make fantasy feel like legend rather than adventure.