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Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell
Book • 2001
The novel is set in a world where magic once thrived in England but has since disappeared.
It follows the lives of two magicians, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, who bring magic back to England.
Jonathan Strange is a young, adventurous, and impulsive magician, while Mr. Norrell is a cantankerous bookworm who wants magic to be better regulated.
Their differing approaches to magic lead to a series of conflicts and adventures, including involvement in the Napoleonic wars and interactions with fairies.
The story explores themes of magic, history, and the complexities of human relationships.
It follows the lives of two magicians, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, who bring magic back to England.
Jonathan Strange is a young, adventurous, and impulsive magician, while Mr. Norrell is a cantankerous bookworm who wants magic to be better regulated.
Their differing approaches to magic lead to a series of conflicts and adventures, including involvement in the Napoleonic wars and interactions with fairies.
The story explores themes of magic, history, and the complexities of human relationships.
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come un romanzo che mescola diversi generi e ha un'ambientazione storica.

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as a delightful book.

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as a comp title for Babel, due to the use of footnotes.


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