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Lanark

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4 out of 5
Based on 971 Ratings and 120 Reviews

Book Description
A modern vision of hell, Lanark is set in the disintegrating cities of Unthank and Glasgow, and tells the interwoven stories of Lanark and Duncan Thaw. A work of extraordinary imagination and wide range, its playful narrative techniques convey a profound message, both personal and political, about humankind's inability to love, and yet our compulsion to go on trying. Widely recognized as a modern ... More
Book Information
PublisherCanongate Books Ltd
BindingPaperback (6 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of PagesN/A
ISBN-100857861786
ISBN-13978-0857861788
Publication Date08/18/2011
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About Alasdair Gray (Author) : Alasdair Gray is a published author and an illustrator. Published credits of Alasdair Gray include Stay-at-home V. Dusty-foot (Chapman Magazine), Lanark.
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About William Boyd (Introduction) : William Boyd is a published author of adult books. Published credits of William Boyd include Restless and The Destiny Of Nathalie & Other Stories.
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8/28/2007 Susan Mitchell tagged as: I Read

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