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Works of fiction set in or centred on cathedrals. Any genre, any audience, any country, any era. For those in doubt: 'fiction' means novels, plays, poetry, short stories, novellas, fictional graphic novels.
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77 books · 9 voters · list created February 6th, 2024 by Sem (votes) .
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message 1: by Capn (new)

Capn "Minsters" alright? :) Or limited to the strictly official 'Cathedral' designation?


message 2: by Capn (last edited Feb 07, 2024 06:27AM) (new)

Capn (Pippo the Fool is based on a real story - same story as Filippo's Dome, Filippo Brunelleschi's dome on the cathedral in Firenze/Florence.. how strict are you wanting the 'fiction' designation to be? :) I'm sure there's artistic license in the retellings, there)


message 3: by Sem (new)

Sem Capn wrote: "(Pippo the Fool is based on a real story - same story as Filippo's Dome, Filippo Brunelleschi's dome on the cathedral in Firenze/Florence.. how strict are you wanting..."

Pippo the Fool is historical fiction. Filippo's Dome is non-fiction. I looked at it yesterday because I wasn't certain although the LC classification indicated non-fiction. Artistic license is inevitable in narrative history and juvenile history. How strict do I plan to be? Strict enough to remove a few books that were added since I went to bed. I'm going to clarify the list description. Just. To. Be. Sure.


message 4: by Sem (new)

Sem Capn wrote: ""Minsters" alright? :) Or limited to the strictly official 'Cathedral' designation?"

Tricky. Some minsters are cathedrals but many aren't. I don't plan to police it. In fact, I think I added a Beverley Minster novel. As for Westminster Abbey - I won't be adding those books but if someone else does that's fine.


message 5: by Capn (last edited Feb 07, 2024 11:41AM) (new)

Capn Ooh, I'll track down and add that Beverley one!

It is based, I *think* on Durham Cathedral, or maybe the York Minster (= Cathedral)?! Something Northern, but it's definitely referred to as a Minster, so I wasn't sure. It might be meant to be like Beverley Minster in scope (= Minster, not Cathedral). :) If you're alright with it staying, regardless of its true ecclesiastical standing, I'll leave it. :)


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Sem Capn wrote: "Ooh, I'll track down and add that Beverley one!

It is based, I *think* on Durham Cathedral, or maybe the York Minster (= Cathedral)?! Something Northern, but it's definitely referre..."


I'm happy to have Mayne on the list. Cool cover on that one. Master of the Keys is the Beverley one. Not sure about the rest of that series. I try to conserve my votes by not adding every book in a series. I'm itching to add Jonathan Strange. Y/N?


message 7: by Capn (new)

Capn Sem wrote: "Capn wrote: "Ooh, I'll track down and add that Beverley one!

It is based, I *think* on Durham Cathedral, or maybe the York Minster (= Cathedral)?! Something Northern, but it's defin..."


Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell has been added :) Hope that's the right one - I have only 0.5 of one hand with which to type because of a very insistent kitten...


message 8: by Sem (new)

Sem Capn wrote: "Sem wrote: "Capn wrote: "Ooh, I'll track down and add that Beverley one!

It is based, I *think* on Durham Cathedral, or maybe the York Minster (= Cathedral)?! Something Northern, bu..."

I was looking at GR in the bath. I can't say that it improved the experience. A kitten might.


message 9: by Capn (new)

Capn Probably roughly the same - neck cramp, too? I'm not allowed to shift or she gives me the claws...


message 10: by Capn (new)

Capn Cats are psychopaths. XD


message 11: by Sem (new)

Sem Capn wrote: "Cats are psychopaths. XD"

They're alien beings.


message 12: by Sem (new)

Sem Capn wrote: "Probably roughly the same - neck cramp, too? I'm not allowed to shift or she gives me the claws..."

Horrible allergies. From the kitten, not the bath.


message 13: by Capn (new)

Capn Sem wrote: "Capn wrote: "Cats are psychopaths. XD"

They're alien beings."


That explains it. XD


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