Gloriana by Michael Moorcock
or The Unfulfill'd Queen
The novel is a rich tapestry of court intrigue, politics, and personal conflicts set in an alternate Elizabethan England. The story centers around the reign of Gloriana, the Queen of Albion, who is the embodiment of her nation's prosperity and peace. Despite her successful rule, Gloriana is plagued by an inner emptiness and a quest for personal fulfillment. The narrative weaves together the lives of various courtiers and foreign dignitaries, each with their own ambitions and desires, as they navigate a labyrinth of power struggles and secret alliances. The queen's quest for satisfaction ultimately leads to a dramatic and unexpected resolution that challenges the very foundation of her kingdom's society and her role within it.
The 3545th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1978
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 368
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.7)
- Alternate Titles
- - Gloriana; or, The Unfulfill'd Queen
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 204th on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- Modern Fantasy: The 100 Best Novels (Modern Fantasy: The 100 Best Novels (Book))
- World Fantasy Award—Novel (World Fantasy Awards)