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The Death of Francis Bacon
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The Death of Francis Bacon
A bold and brilliant work by the author of Grief is the Thing with Feathers and Lanny.
A bold and brilliant short work by the author of Grief is the Thing with Feathers and Lanny.
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Madrid.
Unfinished.
Man Dying.
A great painter lies on his deathbed. In a burst of literary brilliance, Max Porter translates into seven written pictures the explosive final workings of the artist's mind.
Unfinished.
Man Dying.
A great painter lies on his deathbed. In a burst of literary brilliance, Max Porter translates into seven written pictures the explosive final workings of the artist's mind.
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The Death of Francis Bacon by Max Porter is praised for its lyrical and experimental prose, capturing the chaotic and haunting vision of the titular artist's dying days. Some reviewers highlight the evocative, dream-like narrative and the intersection of art and language, noting the book's complexity and depth. It is often described as a challenging yet rewarding read that pushes the boundaries of conventional storytelling.
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ISBN: 9780571366514
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 07 January 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 111.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 147g
Pages: 80
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About the Author
Max Porter is the author of Lanny, longlisted for the Booker Prize, and Grief is the Thing with Feathers, winner of the International Dylan Thomas Prize and shortlisted for the Guardian First Book Award and the Goldsmiths Prize. He is the recipient of the Sunday Times/Peter, Fraser + Dunlop Young Writer of the Year Award.
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