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Gravity's Rainbow

By Thomas Pynchon
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Gravity's Rainbow by Thomas Pynchon delves into the intricacies of World War II, centring around the production and implications of the V-2 rockets. The novel weaves together multiple narratives showcasing a broad array of characters, examining themes of technology, paranoia, and the intersection of the personal and political. Its richly detailed, complex storyline is deeply philosophical and taps into historical, scientific, and cultural ideas.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy intricate narratives that weave together history, science, and conspiracy. With its complex and often surreal storyline, it offers a challenging yet rewarding reading experience, perfect for those who appreciate deep dives into characters and thematic explorations. Lovers of postmodern fiction are sure to find its innovative structure and profound ideas captivating.

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Gravity's Rainbow

We could tell you the year is 1944, that the main character is called Tyrone Slothrop and that he has a problem because bombs are falling across Europe and crashing to earth at the exact locations of his sexual conquests. But that doesn't really begin to cover it.

A new edition to celebrate the 40th anniversary of first publication of Pynchon's classic book.

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A new edition to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first publication of Pynchon's classic book.

Discover Thomas Pynchon's brilliant writing in this postmodern literature classic.

'The greatest, wildest author of his generation' - Guardian

We could tell you the year is 1944, that the main character is called Tyrone Slothrop and that he has a problem because bombs are falling across Europe and crashing to the earth at the exact locations of his sexual conquests. But that doesn't really begin to cover it.

Reading this book is like falling down a rabbit hole into an outlandish, sinister, mysterious, absurd, compulsive netherworld. As The Financial Times said, 'you must forget earlier notions about life and letters and even the Novel.' Forty years since its publication, Gravity's Rainbow has lost none of its power to enthral.

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Often hailed as a masterpiece, Gravity's Rainbow by Thomas Pynchon is compared to James Joyce’s Ulysses for its complexity and innovation, with the Irish Examiner noting its unique technical flair. John Sutherland in the Guardian and The Times describes it as a seminal piece of 20th-century fiction, while Marc Chacksfield and contemporary author Tom McCarthy echo its status as a benchmark in modern literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099511755

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 615g

Pages: 912

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About the Author

Thomas Pynchon was born in Long Island, USA in 1937. He took a scholarship at Cornell University and studied Engineering before switching to study English. He has served in the United States Navy and worked as a technical writer at Boeing. Thomas Pynchon is the author of V., The Crying of Lot 49, Gravity's Rainbow, Slow Learner, a collection of short stories, Vineland, Mason & Dixon. Against the Day, and most recently Inherent Vice. He received the national book award for Gravity's Rainbow in 1974.

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