Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell
Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke is presented in this 20th Anniversary Edition, published by Bloomsbury USA on October 22, 2024. This edition spans 864 pages and is written in English. The narrative unfolds during the Napoleonic Wars in 1806, where magic is believed to have vanished from England until the reclusive Mr. Norrell reveals his abilities, quickly becoming a celebrated figure. The story follows the emergence of Jonathan Strange, a young magician who becomes Norrell’s pupil, as they unite in their efforts against France.
Readers will find an intricate tale that explores the dynamics between the two magicians as they navigate their partnership and rivalry. As Strange becomes increasingly fascinated by the more dangerous aspects of magic, he faces the risk of losing not only his mentor but also everything he values. This edition delves into themes of magic and its impact on history, set against the backdrop of a richly detailed nineteenth-century England. The book’s blend of genres, including elements of fantasy and literary fiction, offers a unique reading experience.
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The 20th Anniversary Edition of the Hugo-award winning, epic New York Times Bestseller and basis for the BBC miniseries, where two men change England’s history when they bring magic back into the world, now with a new introduction from V.E. Schwab.
In the midst of the Napoleonic Wars in 1806, most people believe magic to have long since disappeared from England – until the reclusive Mr. Norrell reveals his powers and becomes an overnight celebrity.
Another practicing magician then emerges: the young and daring Jonathan Strange. He becomes Norrell’s pupil, and the two join forces in the war against France.
But Strange is increasingly drawn to the wild, most perilous forms of magic, and he soon risks sacrificing his partnership with Norrell and everything else he holds dear.
Susanna Clarke’s brilliant first novel is an utterly compelling epic tale of nineteenth-century England and the two magicians who, first as teacher and pupil and then as rivals, emerge to change its history.
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