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Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Susanna Clarke

Published 2004 by Bloomsbury · 782 pages

Hugo · 2005

Winner

Nebula · 2006

Finalist
Fantasy

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Susanna Clarke on these ballots

4 award entries · 2 books · 1 wins · 2005–2021

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Synopsis

In an alternate Regency England where magic has returned after centuries of absence, reclusive scholar Mr Norrell and daring young magician Jonathan Strange become master and pupil — then rivals. Their conflict awakens dangerous forces from England's magical past, including the capricious fairy known as the gentleman with the thistle-down hair.

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Historical FantasyDark Fantasy
Religion & SpiritualityPolitics & RevolutionColonialism & Empire

Details

Author nationality
United Kingdom
Adaptation
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (TV, 2015)
ISBN
9780747578093