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Biografi
When Lloyd Jones visited Albania in 1991, he heard rumours of a village dentist who, resembling former dictator Enver Hoxha in looks and build, had been forced to give up his identity and become the dictator's double. Jones' quest to find Petar Schapallo gives shape not only to an intriguing traveller's tale, but also a story about identity.
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Under the dictatorship of Enver Hoxha, all Albanian citizens had their own biografi, a file that was maintained (and often falsified) by the secret police. The information contained in a person's biografi could have devastating effects.
When Lloyd Jones visited Albania in 1991, six years after the dictator's death, he heard rumours of a village dentist who, resembling Hoxha in looks and build, had been forced to give up his identity and become the dictator's double. Jones' quest to find Petar Schapallo gives shape not only to an intriguing traveller's tale, but a story about identity—changed, lost, or falsified—in a country where identity was strictly controlled.
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Biografi by Lloyd Jones is praised for its intriguing narrative that blends fiction and biography in a unique way, offering readers a complex exploration of identity and history. The storytelling captivates audiences with its imaginative approach and vivid prose, providing a thought-provoking experience. Some reviews highlight its originality and depth, making it a compelling read in the general fiction category.
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ISBN: 9781921351778
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 September 2008
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 155.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 382g
Pages: 282
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About the Author
Lloyd Jones is one of New Zealand's best known contemporary writers. He has published essays and children's books but his best known works include the novels The Book of Fame, winner of numerous literary awards, Biografi, a New York Times Notable Book, Choo Woo, Here at the End of the World We Learn to Dance, Paint Your Wife, Hand Me Down World and the phenomenally successful Mister Pip, winner of the 2007 Commonwealth Writers' Prize, the Montana Medal for Fiction and the Kiriyama Writers' Prize. Mister Pip was also shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2007. He lives in the Wairarapa.
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