Abish, Walter

Alphabetical Africa (New Directions Book)

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ISBN 13:: 9780811205337
author:: Abish, Walter
format:: Paperback
publisher:: W W Norton & Co Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1974
Pages:: 164
Dimensions:: 132mm X 203mm
Genre:: ABC books
Condition:: New
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£14.64

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Walter Abish's first novel, Alphabetical Africa, is a unique and humorous exploration of language and geography. The book is set in an imaginary continent that undergoes a series of transformations as the author adds and then subtracts the letters of the alphabet. This clever device creates a dynamic and ever-changing landscape, full of unexpected twists and turns. As the "geoglyphic" landscape evolves, it is shaped by a range of surreal events, from the invasion of Zanzibar to the arrival of a transvestite queen. Meanwhile, a pair of jewel thieves track down their quarry, navigating a complex web of danger and deception. With its inventive use of language and its playful exploration of the relationship between words and the world around us, Alphabetical Africa is a fascinating and entertaining read.

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