Sorokin, Vladimir
Telluria
- ISBN 13:
- 9781681376332
- author:
- Sorokin, Vladimir
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- NYRB Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 centimetres (0.37 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Political, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
In the ravaged world of Telluria, a devastating holy war has returned humanity to the disorganization of the Middle Ages. Europe, China, and Russia have fragmented into little nations, each cultivating its own ideology or identity. Amidst this chaos, a powerful substance called tellurium has emerged, capable of inducing a blissful transformation when administered correctly, but deadly when misused. This cross-genre novel, written by Vladimir Sorokin, presents a complex and sumptuous world through fifty different perspectives. The book introduces a diverse cast of characters, from partisans and princes to peasants and party leaders, each with their own story to tell. Translated by Max Lawton, the English version captures the unique voice of Sorokin, evoking the styles of Cormac McCarthy and William Gibson. With its unique blend of fads, feuds, and ideologies, Telluria is a thought-provoking and unsettling exploration of a world in disarray.