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Jasper Fforde

ジャスパー・フォード

Jasupā Fōdo

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1961-01-11 （London, United Kingdom）
Nationality
British
Languages
English

Career

Occupations
science fiction writer, novelist
Active Years
1995-

Awards

Crawford Award
2002
Work: The Eyre Affair
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

The Eyre Affair

2001 mystery / parody / science fiction

In an alternate Britain where literature and reality intersect, literary detective Thursday Next pursues crimes involving classic novels.

literary referencesmetafictionpastiche
Translations
  • The Eyre Affair (Japanese translation)

Lost in a Good Book

2002 mystery / science fiction

Thursday becomes embroiled in further literary-world incidents and conspiracies in the second book of the series.

book-worldtime and memory

The Last Dragonslayer

2010 fantasy

Set in a world where magic coexists with modern society, the story follows events surrounding the last dragonslayer.

magic and modernityreinterpreting hero tales
Translations
  • The Last Dragonslayer (Japanese translation)

Early Riser

2018 science fiction

A long-form SF set in a world with an unusual hibernation culture. Published in Japanese as noted.

social satireintersection of mundane and extraordinary
Translations
  • Early Riser (Japanese translation)

Bibliography

  • The Eyre Affair
  • Lost in a Good Book
  • The Well of Lost Plots
  • The Big Over Easy
  • The Last Dragonslayer
  • Early Riser

Translations of Works

  • The Eyre Affair (Japanese translation)
  • The Last Dragonslayer (Japanese translation)
  • Early Riser (Japanese translation)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
metafictionalhumorous and satirical prosefrequent use of parody and homage
Recurring Motifs
intervention in literary worksworlds within bookswordplay

Legacy

Known for inventive, literature-centric settings and humorous style, the Thursday Next series achieved international popularity and has influenced contemporary metafiction writers.

Trivia

  • He reportedly received 76 rejection letters from publishers before his breakthrough.
  • He holds a pilot's license and owns a 1937 De Havilland Tiger Moth biplane.