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Mentioned in 7 episodes

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.

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Mentioned in 7 episodes

Mentioned by Rebecca Kuang as a writer whose work she hopes will endure.
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Rebecca F. Kuang on National Literatures, Book Publishing, and History in Fiction
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Christopher Schwarz
as a book he rereads multiple times.
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20.17: An Interview with Christopher Schwarz
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Constance Grady
as the author's previous novel.
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Mentioned as a book Craig thinks the Silmarillion is a boring version of.
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Ep 131 - The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien
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Mike Shea
in the context of portal magic.
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Paolo Nardi
come un romanzo che mescola diversi generi e ha un'ambientazione storica.
Il Signore degli Anelli HENTAI? Il Brand di Tolkien e le Donne dell'Anello - con Paolo Nardi
Mentioned by Philip-Neri Reese as an example of high urban historical fantasy.
Truth, Goodness, and Fantasy Literature | Fr. Philip-Neri Reese, O.P.
Mentioned by Alexandra Alter as a debut novel that changed the fantasy landscape.
The 20th Anniversary of "Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell"
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Richard Rohlin
as a delightful book.
378 - Richard Rohlin - Tolkien and Universal History
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Joanna Sawatsky
as a pivotal book that reignited her love for fiction.
Episode 289: Why Fiction Makes You a Better Person (Why We Don't Hate ALL Books!)

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