Payne, Nick
Elegy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571329991
- author:
- Payne, Nick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- FABER & FABER
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 20 x 12.5 x 0.5 centimetres (0.0
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Plays & playscripts, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
In a world where the human brain is fully understood, the choices we make are no longer our own. Elegy by Nick Payne explores a future where medical science has made unprecedented advances, and the consequences of this knowledge are profound. This thought-provoking book delves into the lives of three women who must navigate the complexities of love and survival. Through their stories, Elegy raises essential questions about the nature of self and identity. What does it mean to be human in a world where our thoughts and actions can be mapped and decoded? This book is a powerful exploration of the human condition, and a thought-provoking examination of the choices we make. Elegy is accompanied by two essays, 'The Science of Selfhood' and 'Living through Change', which offer a deeper understanding of the themes and ideas explored in the book.