post-war-travel

Strange plans to travel abroad, reflecting the broader societal trend of British citizens exploring the Continent after the Napoleonic Wars.

1 chapter across 1 book

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell (2004)Susanna Clarke

Chapter 76

In this chapter, Jonathan Strange continues to develop his magical practice by teaching new pupils and completing the first volume of his book, 'The History and Practice of English Magic.' Despite opposition from Mr Norrell and political figures, Strange gains official commissions and plans to travel abroad to Italy for a change of scenery and inspiration. The chapter also highlights Strange's uneasy encounter with Lord Byron and the gloomy, unseasonal weather affecting Europe in 1816, reflecting the unsettled mood of the time.