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Acclaimed as one of the finest literary works of the 21st century by the New York Times, 'The Line of Beauty' is a captivating tale of class, politics, and sexuality set against the backdrop of Margaret Thatcher's Britain in the 1980s. This Man Booker Prize-winning novel is a true masterpiece of modern literature.
The story unfolds in the summer of 1983, as Nick Guest, a naive twenty-year-old, takes up residence in the attic of the Feddens' Notting Hill home. The Feddens - Gerald, an aspiring Conservative MP, his wife Rachel, and their children Toby and Catherine - represent a world of wealth and privilege that Nick finds utterly beguiling.
As Nick becomes entangled in the Feddens' orbit, he simultaneously pursues his own quest for beauty and self-discovery. Hollinghurst's prose deftly navigates the complexities of desire, ambition, and the social landscape of an era marked by seemingly limitless possibilities.
'The Line of Beauty' is a defining work that encapsulates a decade, chronicling a young man's collision with his own desires and a world to which he can never truly belong. This exquisite novel, part of the esteemed Picador Collection, stands as a testament to Hollinghurst's unparalleled literary prowess.
Book ISBN: | 9781529077209 |
Book Author: | Alan Hollinghurst |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Picador |
Book Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
Book Dimensions: | 197 x 131 x 37 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2022-02-17 |
Book Pagination: | 528 pages |
Book Weight: | 364g |
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