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Any Human Heart

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By William Boyd
Series: Penguin Essentials
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Any Human Heart by William Boyd follows the life of Logan Mountstuart, chronicling his experiences and adventures throughout the 20th century. The narrative unfolds via Logan's journals, offering a personal glimpse into historical events and his interactions with notable figures. This richly detailed novel explores themes of identity, love, and the complexities of the human experience.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to detailed explorations of a life fully lived, as it takes you through the protagonist's personal and historical adventures across the 20th century. It beautifully captures the essence of human experience, including triumphs, failures, love, and loss, making it a captivating read for fans of vivid character journeys.

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Any Human Heart

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The classic novel spanning every decade of the 20th century, available as a Penguin Essential for the first time.

Every life is both ordinary and extraordinary, but Logan Mountstuart's—lived from the beginning to the end of the twentieth century—contains more than its fair share of both. As a writer who finds inspiration with Hemingway in Paris and Virginia Woolf in London, as a spy recruited by Ian Fleming and betrayed in the war, and as an art dealer in '60s New York, Logan mixes with the movers and shakers of his times.

But as a son, friend, lover, and husband, he makes the same mistakes we all do in our search for happiness. Here, then, is the story of a life lived to the full—and a journey deep into a very human heart.

Series: Penguin Essentials

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Any Human Heart is widely praised for its vivid storytelling and profound exploration of the human experience. Reviewers highlight its ability to entertain while offering a reflective journey through the 20th century. The novel's depth and emotional impact make it a standout work, with some calling it a brilliant evocation of a past era and a truly great book that prompts personal reflection.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241981450

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 182.0mm

Weight: 281g

Pages: 512

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Series: Penguin Essentials William Boyd

About the Author

William Boyd was born in 1952 in Accra, Ghana, and grew up there and in Nigeria. He is the author of sixteen highly acclaimed, bestselling novels and five collections of stories. Any Human Heart was longlisted for the Booker Prize and adapted into a TV series with Channel 4. In 2005, Boyd was awarded the CBE. He is married and divides his time between London and south-west France.

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