Simcock, Jerry

Giselle and Mr Memphis

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ISBN 13:
9781913212261
author:
Simcock, Jerry
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Vagabond Voices
language:
French
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
262
Dimensions:
21 x 14 x 1.9 centimetres (0.31
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£13.34

Description

Giselle and Mr Memphis: The Journal of Ignatz Himmelsputz by Jerry Simcock is a dark novel that explores the psychological effects of fear and regimentation in a society. Written in a unique prose style, it delves into the ways in which individuals and crowds participate in their own oppression. The novel's focus on the state's use of quasireligious mechanisms and rituals to assert power adds depth to its claustrophobic atmosphere. As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn into an extraordinary sequence of events that encompass a range of emotions and ideas. The modern Leviathan appears efficient and omniscient at first, but its true nature is gradually revealed. This novel offers a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience, one that feels uncomfortably familiar. Its unique style and insightful themes make it a compelling read for those interested in literary fiction and political commentary.

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