George Martin is one of the most famous writersmodernity. His series of books "The Song of Ice and Fire" has become truly a cult. The writer regularly appears in American and European television programs. Already now it can be said that along with such science fiction writers as Tolkien or King, George Martin also stands. The writer's books can be found on the shelves of almost any bookstore.
Biography
The writer was born on September 20, 1948 in the state of New Jersey.
His family members were ordinary hard workers, nobodydid not shine with literary talent. George attended the local school. Since childhood, his attraction to literature has been manifested. He read a lot. According to the author himself, he, while still at school, began selling small scary stories to other children.
After school, he enters the state universityIllinois. Here his passion for creativity only increases. He continues to write comics for fan magazines. Gets a master's degree. In the winter of 1971 his story "Hero" publishes the first serious edition - the magazine "Galaxy Sainz Fixchen".
During the Vietnam War, he receives a summons.At that time, strong anti-war sentiments were not yet widespread in the country, which in the future would put an end to the war. And George Martin himself does not consider himself a pacifist. But he flatly refused to serve. At that time in the US, horrible photos from Vietnam have already leaked. They were depicted the terrible consequences of American bombing of the village of Vietcong.
Not understanding why he should invade someone else'sMartin declared to the commission that he refused to wear uniforms. For some reason, they did not deal with special bodies, and he did not go to jail. According to the writer himself, members of the commission decided that he would be despised by society, because of "cowardice".
In the mid-70's George Martin acquirespretty serious popularity. He has fans and fans. After the divorce with his first wife, one of these became his companion for the next 30 years (and still). They met fairly prosaically - at a "party" in the bath.
George Martin "The Game of Thrones"
In 1996 Martin became on the path of the worldfame. This year the first book of the cycle "The Song of Ice and Fire" - "Game of Thrones", which becomes a bestseller, is published. The writer created a new universe.
The cycle is written in the style of an epic fantasy.The created world is called Vasteras. It was created according to all the canons of the pseudo-historical genre. Unlike Tolkien, in the Martin world, the fantasy component is not decisive. Västerås is a kind of allusion to the later Middle Ages.
Features of the series
There are a lot of subject lines.Narration is conducted on behalf of different characters in order. The focus is on the political crisis of Västerås and the ensuing war, events in the South (Dayeneris) and in the North (Wall).
There are several political coalitions,who had weight before the third book: the Stark house, the Lannister house, the Baratheon house, the Greyjoy house. After the death of the drunk king, all these houses begin a bloody slaughter for power over the mainland. The struggle is accompanied by political intrigues, mysterious murders, alliances and peace treaties.
The main feature of the work is hisrealism. Everything is subordinated to the laws of real life. "Good" and honest characters are won by cunning and liars. For example, almost all three books as the main positive heroes are Starkey. The reader intuitively thinks that, in spite of all difficulties, they can always go dry from the water, and as a result they will achieve victory. But in the "Dance of Swords" they are suddenly killed. All of them.
Such a turn, such a challenge to the "Hollywood" systemThe plot caused readers the most violent feelings. Thanks to this nickname "killer" gets not only the hero of the book, but George Martin. "Game of Thrones" is more like a detailed historical chronicle, so it is severe and inexorable in relation to actors. Magic, like fictional beings, exists, but all decisions remain for people.
Popularity
Real popularity and a place of honor in the worldart George Martin receives after the release on the channel "Ash Bi O" television series "The Game of Thrones", based on the "Song of ice and flame." He immediately takes the top lines in various charts. Filming is conducted with an unprecedented scale for the industry of serials. Hollywood movie stars such as Sean Bean are invited. Actors of the series become recognizable all over the world. At the moment, one of the most popular serials, which also produced George Martin himself - "The Game of Thrones."
All the books of the cycle "Song of Ice and Flame": "Game of Thrones", "Battle of Kings", "Dance of Swords", "Feast of Crows", "Dance with Dragons".
