About Guy Gavriel Kay
Guy Gavriel Kay is a Canadian writer of fantasy fiction. The majority of his novels take place in fictional settings that resemble real places during real historical periods, such as Constantinople during the reign of Justinian I or Spain during the time of El Cid. Kay has expressed a preference to avoid genre categorization of these works as historical fantasy. As of 2025, Kay has published 16 novels and a book of poetry. As of 2018, his fiction has been translated into at least 22 languages. Kay is also a qualified lawyer in Canada.
Known for:
Tigana|The Last Light of the Sun|The Lions of Al-Rassan|The Summer Tree|Ysabel
Notable works:
The summer tree
Awards:
World Fantasy Award for Best Novel|Member of the Order of Canada
Best Guy Gavriel Kay Sayings
More Ways to Read Guy Gavriel Kay Quotes
Browse Guy Gavriel Kay Quotes by Category
