Ballard, J. G.
Empire of the Sun (Harper Perennial Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007221523
- author:
- Ballard, J. G.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Fourth Estate
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Empire of the Sun is a heart-wrenching account of a young boy's four-year ordeal in a Japanese prison camp during World War II. Newly reissued with an introduction by John Lanchester, this novel is based on the author's own childhood experience of war in Shanghai. It is a searing and deeply personal story of survival, starvation, and the devastating effects of war on the human psyche. Blending honesty with a hallucinatory vision of a world in chaos, this novel is a powerful exploration of the human condition. Rooted in the author's own experiences, it is a work that will be remembered and judged by future generations. This edition is part of a new commemorative series, featuring introductions from notable admirers and brand-new cover designs. With its haunting and thought-provoking narrative, Empire of the Sun is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the human cost of war.
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