Jonathon Strange & Mr. Norrell (1st Ed. - 1st Printing)
"Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell" is a novel by British author Susanna Clarke, published in 2004. The story is set in an alternative version of 19th century England, where magic once existed but has since disappeared from the land. Mr Norrell, a recluse magician, emerges from obscurity with the ambition of bringing magic back to England. He takes on a pupil, Jonathan Strange, who becomes his rival in the field of magic. Together they uncover secrets of the past and are drawn into a dangerous battle with a mysterious figure known only as "the Gentleman with the Thistledown Hair". The novel is a blend of historical fiction, fantasy, and satire, with a richly detailed world and a cast of memorable characters. It explores themes of power, knowledge, and the consequences of meddling with forces beyond our control.
"Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell" is a novel by British author Susanna Clarke, published in 2004. The story is set in an alternative version of 19th century England, where magic once existed but has since disappeared from the land. Mr Norrell, a recluse magician, emerges from obscurity with the ambition of bringing magic back to England. He takes on a pupil, Jonathan Strange, who becomes his rival in the field of magic. Together they uncover secrets of the past and are drawn into a dangerous battle with a mysterious figure known only as "the Gentleman with the Thistledown Hair". The novel is a blend of historical fiction, fantasy, and satire, with a richly detailed world and a cast of memorable characters. It explores themes of power, knowledge, and the consequences of meddling with forces beyond our control.
"Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell" is a novel by British author Susanna Clarke, published in 2004. The story is set in an alternative version of 19th century England, where magic once existed but has since disappeared from the land. Mr Norrell, a recluse magician, emerges from obscurity with the ambition of bringing magic back to England. He takes on a pupil, Jonathan Strange, who becomes his rival in the field of magic. Together they uncover secrets of the past and are drawn into a dangerous battle with a mysterious figure known only as "the Gentleman with the Thistledown Hair". The novel is a blend of historical fiction, fantasy, and satire, with a richly detailed world and a cast of memorable characters. It explores themes of power, knowledge, and the consequences of meddling with forces beyond our control.