Lincoln in the Bardo : WINNER OF THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2017 by George Saunders 9781408871775

Lincoln in the Bardo : WINNER OF THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2017

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The acclaimed novel by George Saunders, winner of the prestigious Man Booker Prize in 2017, is a poignant tale of love and loss that transcends the boundaries of reality. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the story revolves around President Abraham Lincoln and the untimely death of his beloved 11-year-old son, Willie. As historical accounts suggest, the grief-stricken Lincoln repeatedly visited his son's crypt in a Georgetown cemetery, unable to come to terms with his profound loss.

Saunders weaves an unforgettable narrative from this seed of historical truth, transporting readers into a supernatural realm where the lines between reality and the afterlife blur. Willie Lincoln finds himself trapped in the bardo, a transitional state in Tibetan tradition, where ghosts mingle, bicker, and commiserate. As eerie tendrils creep towards the boy, a monumental struggle ensues over his soul, unfolding over the course of a single night.

With his inimitable blend of humour, pathos, and grace, Saunders crafts an exhilarating new form in "Lincoln in the Bardo." Deploying a kaleidoscopic array of voices – both living and dead, historical and fictional – the novel poses a timeless question: how do we live and love when we know that everything we hold dear must inevitably end? Hailed as a masterpiece, extraordinary, breathtaking, and a tour de force, this National Book Award-shortlisted work cements Saunders' status as one of the most important and influential writers of his generation.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781408871775
Book Author: George Saunders
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Book Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Book Dimensions: 196 x 130 x 23 cm
Book Publication Date: 2018-08-02
Book Pagination: 368 pages
Book Weight: 286g

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