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The Ballad of Peckham Rye

By Muriel Spark
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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The Ballad of Peckham Rye by Muriel Spark follows the enigmatic character Dougal Douglas as he arrives in a working-class district, sowing confusion and chaos with his mischievous and subversive behaviour. As Dougal intertwines with the lives of the local residents, his presence challenges the societal norms and relationships in unexpected ways. This story combines elements of dark humour with sharp social commentary.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy satirical tales that delve into the peculiarities of small-town dynamics, featuring a mischievous character who disrupts everyday life. With its sharp wit and dark humour, it offers an intriguing exploration of community, identity, and the unexpected chaos one individual can bring.

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The Ballad of Peckham Rye

A man of devilish charm and enterprising spirit, Dougal Douglas is employed to revitalize the ailing firm of Meadows, Meade & Grindley. Strange things begin to happen as Dougal exerts an uncanny influence on the inhabitants of Peckham Rye and brings lies, tears, blackmail and even murder into the lives of all he meets.

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New to Modern Classics alongside Spark's The Drivers' Seat (ISBN- 0141188340).

A man of devilish charm and enterprising spirit, Dougal Douglas is employed to revitalise the ailing firm of Meadows, Meade & Grindley. He succeeds, but not quite in the way his employer intended.

Strange things begin to happen as Dougal exerts an uncanny influence on the inhabitants of Peckham Rye and brings lies, tears, blackmail and even murder into the lives of all he meets, from Miss Merle Coverdale, head of the typing pool, to Beauty, the resident femme fatale, and even Mr Druce, the unsuspecting Managing Director himself.

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The Ballad of Peckham Rye by Muriel Spark is praised as a work by one of the best English novelists of her time, according to reviews. Critics appreciate its wit and insight, often highlighting Spark's distinctive style and engaging storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141188355

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by William Boyd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 125g

Pages: 160

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Muriel Spark Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics

About the Author

Muriel Spark (born February 1, 1918) was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. She began writing seriously after the war, beginning with poetry and literary criticism. In 1947, she became editor of the Poetry Review. Her first novel The Comforters was published in 1957, but it was The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1962) which established her reputation. After living in New York for some years, she settled in Italy in the late 1960s. She became Dame Commander of the British Empire in 1993.

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