# A Dance with Dragons > 2011 novel by George R. R. Martin **Wikidata**: [Q28306](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28306) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Dance_with_Dragons) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/a-dance-with-dragons ## Summary A Dance with Dragons is a 2011 epic fantasy novel by George R. R. Martin that serves as the fifth and final book in the original "A Song of Ice and Fire" series. ## Key Facts - Publication date: July 12, 2011 - Author: George R. R. Martin - Series: A Song of Ice and Fire - Genre: High fantasy, fantasy - Award received: Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel - Follows: A Feast for Crows (2005) - Followed by: The Winds of Winter - Country of origin: United States - Publisher: Q6546960 (publisher identifier) - Website: http://www.georgerrmartin.com/grrm_book/a-dance-with-dragons/ - Wikidata identifier: P1476: A Dance with Dragons - Wikipedia title: A Dance with Dragons - Instance type: Book - Part of series: Q45875 (A Song of Ice and Fire series) - Awarding organization: Locus magazine (science fiction and fantasy publication) - Inception year of award: 1978 - Country of awarding organization: Q30 (United States) - Publisher identifier: P3959: 001999255 - ISBN: P5331: 141291139 - Library of Congress control number: P8383: 2936175 - OCLC number: P8632: a-dance-with-dragons-a-song-of-ice-and-fire - Library of Congress classification: P7439: 4082 - Dewey Decimal Classification: P7502: A_Dance_with_Dragons-NY686K - Library of Congress call number: P8383: 2936175 - Book identifier: P435: 3a481e28-e9b4-4900-98a8-3d8a256d8ab3 - Language: English (implied by website and context) - ISBN-13: P648: OL1955906W - Publisher's website: P1274: 867793 ## FAQs **What is the publication date of A Dance with Dragons?** The novel was published on July 12, 2011. **Who is the author of A Dance with Dragons?** The book was written by George R. R. Martin. **What series does A Dance with Dragons belong to?** It is part of the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series. **What award did A Dance with Dragons receive?** The novel won the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel. **What book comes before and after A Dance with Dragons in the series?** It follows "A Feast for Crows" (2005) and is followed by "The Winds of Winter". **Where can I find more information about the book?** The official website is http://www.georgerrmartin.com/grrm_book/a-dance-with-dragons/. ## Why It Matters A Dance with Dragons represents the culmination of George R. R. Martin's original "A Song of Ice and Fire" series, bringing to conclusion the epic fantasy saga that began with "A Game of Thrones". As the fifth and final book in the original series (before "The Winds of Winter" was announced as the next installment), it holds significant importance for fans and the fantasy genre as a whole. The novel's success and critical acclaim helped solidify Martin's position as one of the most influential authors in modern fantasy literature. Its publication marked the completion of a major literary achievement that had spanned over a decade, and its reception demonstrated the enduring popularity of the series and the author's unique approach to epic storytelling. ## Notable For - Being the final book in the original "A Song of Ice and Fire" series before "The Winds of Winter" was announced as the next installment - Winning the prestigious Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel - Continuing George R. R. Martin's groundbreaking epic fantasy saga - Maintaining the high standards of the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series - Serving as a major cultural phenomenon in the fantasy genre - Being published by a major American publisher (identified by publisher identifier Q6546960) - Having a dedicated official website for the book ## Body ### Publication and Creation A Dance with Dragons was published on July 12, 2011, as the fifth and final book in George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series. The novel was written by Martin, who is known for his complex world-building and intricate character development. The book was published in the United States, with the publisher identified by the Wikidata identifier Q6546960. ### Series Context The novel is part of the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series, which includes five books in the original sequence: 1. A Game of Thrones (1996) 2. A Clash of Kings (1998) 3. A Storm of Swords (2000) 4. A Feast for Crows (2005) 5. A Dance with Dragons (2011) Following this book, "The Winds of Winter" was announced as the next installment in the series, though its publication has been delayed. ### Genre and Classification The novel is classified as both high fantasy and fantasy. High fantasy refers to works set in a completely imaginary world with its own rules and mythology, while fantasy as a broader genre encompasses speculative fiction set in fictional universes often inspired by real-world myth and folklore. The book falls under the literary work classification with the Wikidata identifier Q7725634. ### Awards and Recognition A Dance with Dragons received the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel, an honor given by the science fiction and fantasy magazine Locus. The award was established in 1978 and is considered one of the most prestigious awards in the genre. The awarding organization is based in the United States (country identifier Q30). ### Publication Details The book was published with several identifiers: - ISBN: 141291139 (ISBN-13: OL1955906W) - Library of Congress control number: 2936175 - OCLC number: a-dance-with-dragons-a-song-of-ice-and-fire - Library of Congress classification: 4082 - Dewey Decimal Classification: A_Dance_with_Dragons-NY686K ### Digital Presence The official website for the book is http://www.georgerrmartin.com/grrm_book/a-dance-with-dragons/, which provides additional information about the novel and its author. The book has been cataloged with multiple identifiers including: - P435: 3a481e28-e9b4-4900-98a8-3d8a256d8ab3 (book identifier) - P3959: 001999255 (publisher identifier) - P5331: 141291139 (ISBN) - P8383: 2936175 (Library of Congress control number) - P8632: a-dance-with-dragons-a-song-of-ice-and-fire (OCLC number) - P7439: 4082 (Library of Congress classification) - P7502: A_Dance_with_Dragons-NY686K (Dewey Decimal Classification) ### Publisher and Distribution The book was published by a major American publisher identified by the Wikidata identifier Q6546960. The publisher's website is associated with the identifier P1274: 867793. The book has been distributed through various channels including traditional bookstores and digital platforms. ### Literary Significance As the final book in the original sequence of the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series, A Dance with Dragons holds significant importance in the fantasy genre. The novel continued Martin's exploration of complex political intrigue, family dynamics, and the struggle between different houses and kingdoms. The book's publication marked the completion of a major literary achievement that had spanned over a decade and had established Martin as one of the most influential authors in modern fantasy literature. ## References 1. Internet Speculative Fiction Database 2. [Source](https://www.sfadb.com/Locus_Awards_2012) 3. MusicBrainz 4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 5. [A Dance With Dragons by George R. R. Martin | Open Library](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1955906W/A_Dance_With_Dragons?edition=key%3A/books/OL32670706M) 6. [Source](https://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-history/2012-hugo-awards/) 7. [Source](https://www.sfadb.com/World_Fantasy_Awards_2012) 8. Quora 9. [Source](https://golden.com/wiki/A_Dance_with_Dragons-NY686K)