Ballard, J. G.
The Crystal World (Flamingo Modern Classic)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780586024195
- author:
- Ballard, J. G.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Fourth Estate
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1993
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Science Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Crystal World is a novel by J.G. Ballard that explores the mysterious transformation of a West African jungle into a crystalline landscape. As the natural world becomes increasingly surreal, a small group of individuals are drawn to this dreamlike forest, each with their own motivations and desires. A doctor pursues his ex-mistress, while an enigmatic Jesuit wields a crystal cross in search of spiritual enlightenment. Meanwhile, a tribe of lepers seeks a mythical paradise. This novel is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, where the boundaries between reality and fantasy are blurred.
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