Acker, Kathy
Great Expectations (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241352144
- author:
- Acker, Kathy
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 0.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A punk, fairytale reimagining of Charles Dickens's Great Expectations, this novel by Kathy Acker transplants its orphaned narrator to New York City in the 1980s. The story follows Pip as he switches identities, sexes and centuries, embarking on adventures that incorporate desire, creativity, porn, sadism and art.
This ribald explosion of literature, sex and violence showcases the literary anarchist Kathy Acker at her most brilliant and brave. With its unique blend of style and substance, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in experimental fiction.
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