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For the past two decades, John Crowley has created some of the most beautiful and evocative fiction written anywhere. A recipient of the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Letters Award for Literature, he has written yet another masterpiece that brings together his distinctive blend of magic, mystery, adventure, and wonder.When the world ends, it ends somewhat differently for each soul then alive to see it; the end doesn't come all at once but passes and repasses over the world like the shivers that pass over a horse's skin.For the people in this novel, the concerns of everyday life children and love affairs, work and friendship are beginning to transmute into the extraordinary and to reveal the forces, dark and light, that truly govern their lives.So it is for Pierce Moffett, wouldbe historian and author, who has moved from New York to the Faraway Hills, where he seems to discover or rediscover a path into magic, past and present. And so it is for Rosie Rasmussen, a single mother grappling with her mysterious uncle's legacy and her young daughter Samantha's inexplicable seizures. For Pierce's lover Rose Ryder, whose life is lived half in dream, another path unfolds: she's drawn into a cult that promises to exorcise her demons.A great cycle of time is ending, as it did once before, in the bygone days of witchcraft and wars of religion. The lives of Renaissance wizard John Dee and rogue philosopher Giordano Bruno, who was burned at the stake, haunt the present: their stories, true and false, are being reenacted in the peaceful Faraway Hills and may hold the key to the future.It is the dark of the year, between Halloween and the winter solstice, and the gateway is open between the worlds of the living and the dead. Pierce and Rosie, Samantha and Rose Ryder, and their enemies and allies who have powers hidden until nowmust take sides in an ageold war that is approaching the final battle.Or is it? In a John Crowley novel, nothing is as it seems. Crowley draws us into a cosmic tugofwar between familiarity and strangeness, couples us with characters much like ourselves, and then works his own potent magic on the proceedings. Daemonomania is a journey into the very mystery of existence: what is, what went before, and what could break through at any moment in our lives.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Daemonomania? A: Daemonomania explores the intertwining of magic, history, and personal struggles, focusing on how ordinary lives are influenced by extraordinary forces.
- Q: Who is the author of Daemonomania? A: The author of Daemonomania is John Crowley, an acclaimed writer known for his evocative fiction.
- Q: What is the page count of Daemonomania? A: Daemonomania contains 464 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does Daemonomania have? A: Daemonomania is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was Daemonomania published? A: Daemonomania was published on August 1, 2000.
- Q: Is Daemonomania a new or used book? A: The book is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: What kind of readers would enjoy Daemonomania? A: Readers who appreciate rich narratives that blend fantasy, history, and philosophical questions are likely to enjoy Daemonomania.
- Q: What is the significance of the setting in Daemonomania? A: The setting in Faraway Hills plays a crucial role, as it acts as a gateway between the ordinary and the magical, influencing the characters' journeys.
- Q: Are there any notable characters in Daemonomania? A: Yes, notable characters include Pierce Moffett, Rosie Rasmussen, and Rose Ryder, each navigating their own mystical challenges.
- Q: What should I expect from the writing style of John Crowley? A: John Crowley's writing is known for its lyrical prose and intricate storytelling, blending elements of fantasy and reality.