Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell

This was the book that made me decide to do the Hugo challenge. After reading it, I couldn't wait to see what wonderous literature I would find in Hugo winners.

The format of the book is non-traditional. It is a fictional account of the rebirth of magic in 19th century England. While it is a normal novel in most respects, it has footnotes. They refer to fictional works, such as non-fiction books written by the main characters and histories of the faerie or magical inhabitants of the England. It also retells famous events in history, such as the war with Napoleon as if magic were used to win battles against him, and how the faerie king interacted with mad George III.

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