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Fantasy· United Kingdom

His Dark Materials

by Philip Pullman
Aggregate Editorial Score43/100
BBC Big Read
Published 1995410 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials (1995) stands as one of the most significant works of fantasy of its era. Lyra Belacqua and Will Parry journey through parallel worlds in a quest that brings them face to face with angels, talking armoured bears, and a conspiracy at the heart of the universe. Pullman's trilogy—Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass—is the supreme fantasy for adults masquerading as young-adult fiction. Themes of religion, dust, consciousness run through the work. The book has received recognition from BBC Big Read 1995.

Book Details

AuthorPhilip Pullman
Published1995
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages410
Category🐉 Fantasy
ISBN9780440238133
Editorial Score43/100
About the Category

🐉 Fantasy

Stories set in imaginary worlds with magical or supernatural elements.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

BBC Big Read
list · national
199519
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Philip Pullman
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is His Dark Materials about?

Lyra Belacqua and Will Parry journey through parallel worlds in a quest that brings them face to face with angels, talking armoured bears, and a conspiracy at the heart of the universe. Pullman's trilogy—Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass—is the supreme fantasy for adults masquerading as young-adult fiction.

Who wrote His Dark Materials?

His Dark Materials was written by Philip Pullman, from United Kingdom. First published in 1995.

What awards has His Dark Materials won?

His Dark Materials has received the following awards and honours: BBC Big Read 1995.

Is His Dark Materials worth reading?

His Dark Materials is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 19/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in religion, dust, consciousness.

Where can I buy His Dark Materials?

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What category is His Dark Materials?

His Dark Materials is classified as Fantasy. Stories set in imaginary worlds with magical or supernatural elements.

What country is His Dark Materials from?

His Dark Materials originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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