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An Amorous Discourse in the Suburbs of Hell
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This book will appeal to readers interested in literary fiction, philosophical musings, and innovative storytelling, especially those who appreciate Deborah Levy’s acclaimed voice and surreal, thought-provoking narratives.
"She is a shimmering, melancholy angel, flown from Paradise to save him from the suburbs of hell. He an accountant, dreaming of a white Christmas, a little garden and someone to love. A storm of romance and slapstick, of heavenly and earthly delights, in this dystopian philosophical poem about individual freedom and the search for the good life."--Page 4 of cover.
A love song between an angel and an accountant: think Patti Smith and Philip Larkin duet, with Laurel and Hardy as backing band.
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A love song between an angel and an accountant in the suburbs of London from Man Booker shortlisted Levy
She is a shimmering, melancholy angel, flown from Paradise to save him from the suburbs of hell. He is an accountant, dreaming of a white Christmas, a little garden and someone to love. She attempts to fly him away from his habits and fears, while he holds on tight to all he knows.
Man Booker Prize shortlisted Deborah Levy whips up a storm of romance and slapstick, of heavenly and earthly delights, in this dystopian philosophical poem about individual freedom and the search for the good life.
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ISBN: 9781913505257
Publisher: And Other Stories
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 January 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: And Other Stories
Edition: Paperback edition
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 82g
Pages: 100
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About the Author
Deborah Levy is a British playwright, novelist and poet. She is the author of six novels, Beautiful Mutants (1986); Swallowing Geography (1993); The Unloved (1994); Billy & Girl (1996); and Swimming Home (2011), which was shortlisted for the 2012 Man Booker Prize as well as the Jewish Quarterly Wingate Prize. Deborah is also the author of a collection of short stories, Black Vodka (2013), which was shortlisted for the BBC International Short Story Award and the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award. She has written for the Royal Shakespeare Company and the BBC. Her novel, Hot Milk, was shortlisted for the 2016 Man Booker Prize.
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