Stroud, Jonathan - Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 1 -... Apr 2026

: Focus on the world-building of an alternate-history London. Discuss how the stratification between the magical ruling class and "commoners" serves as a satire of British imperialism and classism.

Contrast this with 's witty footnotes, which reveal his vast intelligence and ancient history, making him often more "human" than his captors. Section III: Nathaniel’s Complicity Stroud, Jonathan - Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 1 -...