Acker, Kathy
Empire of the Senseless
- ISBN 13:
- 9780802128355
- author:
- Acker, Kathy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 240
- Genre:
- 20.57 x 13.72 x 1.78 centimetres, Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Empire of the Senseless by Kathy Acker is a provocative and unflinching novel that explores the intersections of language, sexuality, and trauma. First published in 1988, this work marked a significant turning point in Acker's writing style, offering a candid and deeply personal exploration of her lifelong obsessions. In this dystopian future, a complex web of characters navigates the chaotic city, including Abhor, a being with a troubled past, and her lover Thivai, who seeks a mysterious drug to maintain his ability to love. As they move through the city, they encounter a diverse range of individuals, from mad doctors to bikers and prostitutes, all caught up in a maelstrom of violence and rebellion. Acker's writing is unflinchingly honest, resisting the desensitizing of cultural consciousness and the disintegration of interpersonal communication. This powerful and prescient parable speaks profoundly to our social and political history, as well as our present reality.
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