The culture and magic in his works, such as the epic fantasy The Way of Kings were inspired by Chinese numerology and the Confucian social order, Sanderson said in a recent interview with CNA.
“The concept of the relationships between leaders and followers, fathers and children were fascinating to me,” said the 36-year-old American author who lived for three years in South Korea, where Confucianism is observed.
“It created a core order for a very organized culture,” he said.
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