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George R. R. Martin

George Raymond Richard Martin (born September 20, 1948), sometimes referred to as GRRM, is an American author and screenwriter of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. He is best known for his ongoing A Song of Ice and Fire series of epic fantasy novels.

Critics have described Martin's work as dark and cynical. His first novel, Dying of the Light, set the tone for most of his future work; it is set on a mostly abandoned planet that is slowly becoming uninhabitable as it moves away from its sun. This story, and many of Martin's others, have a strong sense of melancholy. His characters are often unhappy, or at least unsatisfied - trying to stay idealistic in a ruthless world. Many have elements of tragic heroes in them. Reviewer T. M. Wagner writes, "Let it never be said Martin doesn't share Shakespeare's fondness for the senselessly tragic." This gloominess can be an obstacle for some readers. The Inchoatus Group writes, "If this absence of joy is going to trouble you, or you’re looking for something more affirming, then you should probably seek elsewhere."

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American writer and television producer

Born September 20, 1948

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American writer and television producer

Born September 20, 1948
Subjects
Fiction, Fiction, science fiction, general, American Science fiction, Fiction, fantasy, epic, Seven kingdoms (imaginary place), fiction, Science fiction, Fantasy fiction, Fiction, fantasy, general, New York Times bestseller, Science Fiction, American Fantasy fiction, Imaginary places, Imaginary wars and battles, Dragons, Short stories, Courts and courtiers, Ficción, Fiction, science fiction, collections & anthologies, Science fiction, american, Civil war, fiction, English Science fiction, Epic, Good and evil, Invierno
Places
Winterfell, Seven Kingdoms, Sunset Lands, King's Landing, Westeros, New York, Tabori Studios, Borneo, Chicago (Ill.), Gennesault, La Plata, Maine, Mars (Planet), Mei guo, New York (N.Y.), New York (State), New York City, Texas, Vaes Dothrak, Val d'Arryn, Venus, le Bois-du-Roi, south pole
People
Arya Stark, Daenerys Targaryen, Jon Snow, Tyrion Lannister, Benjen Stark, Brandon Stark, Catelyn Stark, Cersei Lannister, Eddard Stark, Jaime Lannister, Joffrey Baratheon, Kevan Lannister, Khal Drogo, Lysa Arryn, Myrcella Baratheon, Renly Baratheon, Rhaegar Targaryen, Rickard Stark, Robb Stark, Robert Baratheon, Sansa Stark, Stannis Baratheon, Tommen Baratheon, Tywin Lannister, Viserys Targaryen
Time
20 w., 20th century, Xiandai

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  • George R. R. Martin
  • Qiao Zhi R R Ma Ding
  • George Raymond Richard Martin
  • George R R Martin
  • Джордж Р. Р. Мартін

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January 5, 2024 Edited by bitnapper merge authors
October 5, 2023 Edited by Drini Clean up alternate names
April 27, 2023 Edited by AgentSapphire merge authors
March 24, 2023 Edited by kiirokili додала ім'я українською, видалила назви книг з імен
May 10, 2010 Edited by Lance Arthur Add bio, links