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The Laughter of Carthage

The Second Volume of the Colonel Pyat Quartet
By Michael Moorcock
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The Laughter of Carthage by Michael Moorcock is a rich tapestry of historical and imaginative fiction, exploring the life of Colonel Pyat as he navigates the tumultuous landscape of early 20th-century Europe and America. The narrative intertwines Pyat's personal adventures with key historical events, blending dark humour and vibrant storytelling. It's a complex tale of identity and survival amidst a world on the brink of monumental change.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to rich historical settings, complex characters, and a narrative that weaves through the chaos and intrigue of the early 20th century. The story combines elements of satire and tragedy, offering a unique perspective on human nature and society. Fans of literary fiction with a blend of historical and philosophical depth will likely find it compelling.

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Maxim Arturovitch Pyatnitski, that charming but despicable mythomaniac who first appeared in Byzantium Endures (PM Press, 2012, available from Turnaround), is back. Having fled Bolshevik Russia in late 1919, Pyat's progress is a series of leaps from crisis to crisis, as he begins affairs with a Baroness and a Greek prostitute while undertaking schemes to build flying machines in Europe and the United States.

His devotion to flamboyantly racist, particularly anti-Semitic doctrines—like his devotion to cocaine—remains unabated. Pyat remains one of literature's great anti-heroes.

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The Laughter of Carthage by Michael Moorcock is celebrated for its rich and ambitious storytelling, reminiscent of nineteenth-century narratives. Critics praise it for its imaginative scope and Moorcock's ability to transport readers into different worlds. The book is noted for its complex narrative and a protagonist whose reliability is always in question, with elements of intrigue spanning various significant historical settings. Its portrayal as both an epic work and a brilliant fusion of different narrative styles has garnered high acclaim.

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ISBN: 9781604864922

Publisher: PM Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 September 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: PM Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 772g

Pages: 538

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About the Author

Michael Moorcock is an award-winning author of more than 80 works of fiction and nonfiction, including The Cornelius Quartet, Doctor Who, and Elric: The Stealer of Souls. He has received the Nebula, World Fantasy, and British Science Fiction Awards and is a Grandmaster of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. His nonfiction has appeared in Financial Times, the Guardian, and the Los Angeles Times. He lives in Bastrop, Texas. Alan Wall is a novelist, a short story writer, a poet, an essayist, and a professor of writing and literature at the University of Chester. His novels include Bless the Thief, China, The Lightning Cage, The School of Night, and Sylvie's Riddle.

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