British writer Diana Jones was made famous by her fantastic works. They are addressed to both children and adults. The most famous were her series about Crestomancy, the novels Howl's Moving Castle, Dark Lord of Derkholm.
During her life, the writer Diana Wynn Jones wrote over 40 works. Her books have been translated into 20 languages. In addition to novels, she created stories and stories in the fantasy genre. The writer did not stop working until the last days.
Choice
The biography of the future writer began in 1934. The girl was born on August 16 in London. In addition to her, two more children grew up in the family of teachers, Diana's sisters Ursula and Isabel. The latter later became famous as an outstanding literary critic under the name Armstrong.
Parents in 1943 settled in the town of Tuxed, where they moved during the war. They did not infringe upon the sisters in any way. Children loved to fantasize. They had no books, so they brightened up boring everyday life with their imaginations. Diana also came up with exciting stories.
The girl thought about writing from the age of eight. When he told his parents about his dream, she made them very happy. However, at thirteen she had already managed to write a couple of epic essays. The teenager gained experience in creating books, and the first listeners, represented by the sisters, rated the result positively.
After school in 1953, Diana continued her education at Oxford. Her specialization is English. At St. Anne's College, famous writers Tolkien and Lewis lectured them. This was reflected in the work of Jones. However, the girl did not imitate the teachers. Her books are filled with irony and humor. The writer did not tolerate clichés, and therefore masterly ridiculed the cliches of the fantasy genre.
The writer developed an amazing flair for magic: she noticed the manifestation of miracles in everyday life. The girl's chosen one in 1956 was a literary critic who studied the Middle Ages. John Barrow and Diana became husband and wife. The family had three sons, Colin, Richard and Michael.
Exciting works
Jones came up with the idea of creating works in a special genre. He confessed to his mother that he dreamed of reading a book that would improve his mood, caused a hurry. And there were practically no such works at that time. Therefore, the parent decided to create compositions herself. The first publication took place in 1970.
Thanks to her amazing fantasy, Diana never had a shortage of ideas. She later admitted that if she had not been able to realize herself as a writer, she would not have been able to become happy. Amazing worlds belong to her pen.
The most famous was the cycle about Crestomansi. This is the most important position and a huge responsibility. There are worlds filled with magic. Every person has a double in such a world. Sometimes, in a familiar reality, a baby with special abilities is born. He has no double, but he himself can cross into the wonderful world of magic and travel through it.
With some luck, the road to the guardians of the magic of many worlds, Crestomansi, is open for him. However, a huge burden falls on the shoulders of the new sorcerer: such a position cannot be dispensed with. The series of 7 books opens with the novel "The Enchanted Life".
After the death of their parents, brother and sister, Gwendolen and Moore, find themselves under the care of a distant relative. He is Crestomancy, overseeing the use of magic throughout the universe. Gwen turns out to be a talented witch who is predicted to have a brilliant future. However, the guardian has a different opinion about her talent. But the shy Moore, accustomed to being in the shadows, gets a lot of events, including both scary and funny.
All books are set in different worlds. But they are all united by the presence of Crestomansi, a sea of magic and charm.
Unfabulous tales
The English writer has been called the last great storyteller. Her work "Howl's Moving Castle" from the "Castle" trilogy was filmed. Animator Hayao Miyazaki made an animated film based on it, which won the love of viewers all over the world.
The final novel of the cycle "The House of a Hundred Roads" tells about the further life of the characters. Charmain is tasked with looking after the witch grandfather. However, the space in the house is curved, the doors can lead to other rooms and other worlds. Through such an entrance, Charmain falls into the cycle of events.
The Derkholm dilogy is also popular. This is a fun parody of the formulaic worlds of magic and sword. The first book contains friendship, humor, and mutual assistance. The first novel describes tours of the world of magic and the consequences of such travels. The second piece tells about the magic academy.
Many books are about serious things. However, there is no moralizing in them. Everything is given in such a fascinating form that it is impossible to tear yourself away from reading.
Reality and fantasy
Thus, the novel "Fairy Tale Bad Luck" presents the main character who is unlucky in life. Konrad's failures spark the interest of his wizard uncle. He understands that the reason for this situation was a once committed wrong act. The oversight must be urgently corrected, otherwise the boy may remain a loser forever.
The hero goes to serve in a luxurious castle, where he meets Christopher, a magician engaged in a mysterious search.
The Enchanted Forest is dedicated to Neil Gaiman and his work. The novel strikingly resembles a gripping detective story. It contains aliens, mysterious transformations, and magic. Events begin with the unauthorized activation of a machine that simulates reality.
Anne, who lives near Hexwood, notices how the forest she is familiar with has changed. A wizard who had forgotten about his past appeared in it. A new acquaintance needs to return the memory of Mordion.
The wonderful writer passed away in 2011, on March 26.
