The History Man
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The History Man
'The funniest and best-written novel I have seen for a very long time' Auberon Waugh
'The funniest and best-written novel I have seen for a very long time' Auberon Waugh
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With an introduction by James Naughtie
Take a Valium. Have a party. Go on a demo. Shoot a soldier. Make a bang. Bed a friend. That's your problem-solving system... But haven't we tried all that?
Howard Kirk, product of the Swinging Sixties, radical university lecturer, and one half of a very modern marriage, is throwing a party. The night will have all sorts of repercussions: for Henry Beamish, Howard's desperate and easily neglected friend, and for Howard's wife Barbara, promiscuous '70s liberal and exhausted victim of motherhood.
The History Man is Malcolm Bradbury's masterpiece, the definitive campus novel and one of the most influential novels of the 1970s. Funny, disconcerting and provocative, Bradbury brilliantly satirises a world of academic power struggles as his anti-hero seduces his way around campus. But beneath the surface is an altogether more affecting portrait: it reveals a marriage in crisis and demonstrates the fragility of the human heart.
Series: Picador Classic
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The History Man by Malcolm Bradbury is lauded for its sharp wit and insightful commentary, combining grim humour with an energetic narrative. Critics praise its brilliant writing and ruthless satire, capturing the essence of an era with both hilarity and depth. It's a compelling read that balances shock with imagination, reflecting the spirit of its time.
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ISBN: 9781509823390
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 June 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Picador
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 190g
Pages: 272
About the Author
Malcolm Bradbury was a well-known novelist, critic and academic, and founder of the creative writing department at the University of East Anglia. He was the author of seven novels, including The History Man and Rates of Exchange, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. He was awarded a knighthood in 2000 and died later the same year.
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