Gray, Alasdair

Lanark: A Life in Four Books

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ISBN 13:: 9781838852900
author:: Gray, Alasdair
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Canongate Books Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 592
Dimensions:: 24 x 16.2 x 4.9 centimeters (0.8
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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Lanark A Life in Four Books by Alasdair Gray is a modern vision of hell set against the backdrop of disintegrating cities. This extraordinary novel tells two interconnected stories, exploring the human condition and our capacity for love. Published in 1981, Lanark established Alasdair Gray as one of Britain's leading writers, marking the beginning of a modern renaissance in Scottish literature. The book's playful narrative conveys a profound message about humankind's struggles with love and our enduring desire to try again. With its unique blend of imagination and insight, Lanark remains a powerful work of fiction that invites readers to reflect on the complexities of human nature.

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