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2012 Nominated

Under Heaven

Guy Gavriel Kay

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ABOUT
THE BOOK

Inspired by the glory of Tang Dynasty China in the eighth century, Guy Gavriel Kay melds history and the fantastic into something both powerful and emotionally compelling. Under Heaven is a novel on the grandest narrative scale, encompassing the intimate details of individual lives in an unforgettable time and place.

Guy Gavriel Kay

ABOUT
THE AUTHOR Guy
Gavriel Kay

Guy Gavriel Kay CM is a Canadian writer of fantasy fiction. The majority of his novels take place in fictional settings that resemble real places during real historical periods, such as Constantinople during the reign of Justinian I or Spain during the time of El Cid.

Guy Gavriel Kay CM is a Canadian writer of fantasy fiction. The majority of his novels take place in fictional settings that resemble real places during real historical periods, such as Constantinople during the reign of Justinian I or Spain during the time of El Cid.

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NOMINATING LIBRARY COMMENTS

This is a finely nuanced, historical, fantastic novel. It explores such timeless themes of filial piety and personal integrity, while presenting a meticulously imagined culture that includes dangerous and subtle political structures and intrigue.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Country
Canada
Original Language
English
Author
Guy Gavriel Kay
Publisher
Viking Canada
Nominating Library
Winnipeg Public Library - Canada

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