Everett, Percival
Erasure
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571370894
- author:
- Everett, Percival
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Thelonius 'Monk' Ellison faces a crisis of identity and purpose as his life begins to unravel. As he struggles to come to terms with growing old, death, and the consequences of his art, he must confront the darker forces that have driven him to succeed. This powerful novel explores the tensions between artistic expression and commercial success, and the ways in which our choices can have far-reaching consequences. Set against the backdrop of the late-1990s publishing industry, the novel delves into themes of race, class, loyalty, and identity, raising important questions about the nature of art and the lives of those who create it. With its nuanced exploration of the human experience, Erasure is a thought-provoking and deeply moving work that challenges readers to think critically about the world around them. Through its exploration of the complexities of artistic expression and the pressures of the market, the novel offers a searing critique of the ways in which our choices can shape our lives and the lives of those around us.