Gloriana, or the Unfulfill'd Queen
core novel 1978 Gloriana, or the Unfulfill'd Queen
Record
| First published | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Original language |  EN |
| Work type | novel |
| Canon status | core |
| Reader rating | 3.64 (2,357 ratings, collected 2026-09-21) |
| Page count | 496 |
| First-edition ISBN | 0-85031-237-X |
| Internal chronology | 1 |
Synopsis
In an alternate Elizabethan realm, Queen Gloriana struggles with loneliness while her Lord Chancellor rules through oppression; a charismatic spy-assassin, Captain Quire, seeks revenge against the chancellor and manipulates the court.
Where it sits
- Universe: Gloriana, or the Unfulfill'd Queen
- Series: not part of a registered series (standalone work within its universe)
- Author: Michael Moorcock
Awards (verified)
- World Fantasy Award for Best Novel (Best Novel), 1979: won
- John W. Campbell Memorial Award, 1979: won
Notes
- Standalone novel; no sequel. The original edition's ending was later revised by the author for subsequent editions; a 2004 edition presents both versions with the author's own note.
Sources
- Gloriana, or the Unfulfill'd Queen (Moorcock's Miscellany / moorcography.org bibliography)
- Gloriana (novel) (English Wikipedia)
- 1979 World Fantasy Awards (sfadb)
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