WINTERS bibliography
Below is a curated bibliography of the sources consulted for my ongoing creative writing project, WINTERS. The bibliography is arranged by the different countries featured in the novel(s) with fiction listed at the end. This list will be updated periodically as research continues.
Last updated: 4 July 2021
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MesuriaMuch of THE ARCANIST takes place in the fictional country Mesuria, called Meset in ancient times. This country is inspired by, though not intended to be a historical replica of, Egypt during the 18th century.
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General
Ancient Egypt
Ottoman Egypt
Modern Egypt
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SeldriaThe Empire of Seldria had once commanded most of the lands encircling the Azure Sea, but the empire has been in a state of decline for over the last century. The country of Seldria is loosely inspired by a number of European countries in the 18th century, but is not intended to reflect any one country with historical accuracy. While Seldria does not feature heavily in THE ARCANIST, this country is the setting for ART AND ARTIFICE.
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Life and culture in 18th century Europe
Childhood in the 18th century
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DurresteinTess Winters trains to be an artificer in Durrestein, a former colony of Seldria and a small country on the same continent as Mesuria. The use of magic is unpredictable in Durrestein and its inhabitants have, for the most part, forgone using magic entirely. Considered backwards by some and uncouth by others, Durrestein leads the known world in technological advancement.
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General
History of Science
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NessinaAnother former colony of Seldria, the island city-state of Nessina is the most cosmopolitan city in the Azure Sea. Nessina is loosely inspired by Mediterranean islands and the Republic of Venice.
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MagicThe magic system in WINTERS has multiple inspirations.
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FictionSelected fiction relating to Europe and the Middle East during the 18th and 19th centuries, and beyond.
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