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Hailed as one of The New York Times' finest literary works of the 21st century, Station Eleven is a haunting tale set amidst the twilight of civilisation. This mesmerising novel, penned by Emily St. John Mandel, has now been adapted into a gripping HBO Max original series.
Picture a world where nearly everything—and everyone—has vanished, yet beauty still lingers. On a frosty evening in Toronto, renowned thespian Arthur Leander breathes his last whilst delivering the performance of his career. Simultaneously, a lethal virus makes landfall in North America, forever altering the course of humanity.
Fast-forward two decades, and we encounter Kirsten, a member of the Travelling Symphony, bringing Shakespeare's timeless works to life in the scattered settlements that have sprung up in the wake of society's downfall. But a sinister force threatens to shatter her newfound hope...
In a world stripped bare, what would you fight to preserve? How far would you venture to safeguard it? These questions lie at the heart of this captivating narrative.
Station Eleven has garnered numerous accolades, including the Arthur C. Clarke Award, and has been shortlisted for prestigious honours such as the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction, the National Book Awards, and the PEN/Faulkner Award.
Jessie Burton, author of The Miniaturist, muses: "Unsettling, imaginative, and exhilarating, Station Eleven left me yearning for the world I still inhabit."
This literary gem forms part of the Picador Collection, a curated series showcasing the pinnacle of contemporary literature.
Book ISBN: | 9781529083415 |
Book Author: | Emily St. John Mandel |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Picador |
Book Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
Book Dimensions: | 197 x 130 x 26 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2022-02-17 |
Book Pagination: | 352 pages |
Book Weight: | 242g |
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