A Game of Thrones
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A Game of Thrones
Summary
A Game of Thrones is a literary work[1]. It ranks in the top 0.49% of literary_work entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,944 views/month, #139 of 28,446).[2]
Key Facts
- A Game of Thrones authored George R. R. Martin[3].
- A Game of Thrones received the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[4].
- A Game of Thrones received the Ignotus Award for Best Foreign Novel[5].
- A Game of Thrones's instance of is recorded as literary work[6].
- A Game of Thrones's genre is high fantasy[7].
- A Game of Thrones's genre is fantasy[8].
- A Game of Thrones was followed by A Clash of Kings[9].
- A Game of Thrones's part of the series is recorded as A Song of Ice and Fire[10].
- A Game of Thrones's language of work or name is recorded as American English[11].
- A Game of Thrones's language of work or name is recorded as English[12].
- A Game of Thrones's country of origin is recorded as United States[13].
- A Game of Thrones was published on August 9, 1996[14].
- A Game of Thrones's has edition or translation is recorded as A Game of Thrones[15].
- A Game of Thrones's has edition or translation is recorded as A Game of Thrones[16].
- A Game of Thrones's has edition or translation is recorded as A Game of Thrones[17].
- A Game of Thrones's has edition or translation is recorded as I vargens tid[18].
- A Game of Thrones's has edition or translation is recorded as Kampen om jerntronen[19].
- A Game of Thrones's has edition or translation is recorded as Q122008500[20].
- A Game of Thrones's has edition or translation is recorded as Q137531000[21].
- A Game of Thrones's narrative location is recorded as Westeros[22].
- A Game of Thrones's official website is recorded as https://georgerrmartin.com/grrm_book/a-game-of-thrones-a-song-of-ice-and-fire-book-one/[23].
- Wars of the Roses inspired A Game of Thrones[24].
- A Game of Thrones's nominated for is recorded as World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[25].
- A Game of Thrones's nominated for is recorded as Nebula Award for Best Novel[26].
- A Game of Thrones's takes place in fictional universe is recorded as World of Ice and Fire[27].
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Authorship and Creation
A Game of Thrones authored George R. R. Martin[3].
Publication
A Game of Thrones was published on August 9, 1996[14]. Languages include American English[11] and English[12]. Genres include high fantasy[7] and fantasy[8]. Its part of the series is recorded as A Song of Ice and Fire[10].
Subject and Themes
A Game of Thrones's part of the series is recorded as A Song of Ice and Fire[10].
Reception
Awards received include Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[4], an award for best book (by genre)[30], in United States[31], founded in 1978[32] and Ignotus Award for Best Foreign Novel[5], a speculative fiction award[33], in Spain[34], founded in 1994[35].
Adaptations and Inspiration
Wars of the Roses inspired A Game of Thrones[24]. It was followed by A Clash of Kings[9].
Cultural Impact
Things named for A Game of Thrones include Game of Thrones[36], a television series[37].
Why It Matters
A Game of Thrones ranks in the top 0.49% of literary_work entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,944 views/month, #139 of 28,446).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] It is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
Entities named for it include Game of Thrones[36], a television series[37].
FAQs
What awards did A Game of Thrones receive?
Honors received include Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[4] and Ignotus Award for Best Foreign Novel[5].