ISBN: 9780871403315

A new generation discovers the most original English writer of the last century. —China Miéville, The Nation Appearing in hardcover in America for the first time, this neglecte… More...

A new generation discovers the most original English writer of the last century. —China Miéville, The Nation Appearing in hardcover in America for the first time, this neglected Ballardian masterpiece promises to be a touchstone for environmentalists the world over. First published in 1962, J.G. Ballard’s mesmerizing and ferociously imaginative novel not only gained him widespread critical acclaim but also established his reputation as one of the finest writers of a generation. The Drowned World imagines a terrifying world in which global warming has melted the ice caps and primordial jungles have overrun a tropical London. Set during the year 2145, this novel follows biologist Dr. Robert Kearns and his team of scientists as they confront a cityscape in which nature is on the rampage and giant lizards, dragonflies, and insects fiercely compete for domination.  Both an unmatched biological mystery and a brilliant retelling of Heart of Darkness—complete with a mad white hunter and his hordes of native soldiers—this “powerful and beautifully clear” (Brian Aldiss) work becomes a thrilling adventure with “an oppressive power reminiscent of Conrad” (Kingsley Amis). Digital Content>E-books>Fiction>Fiction Literary>Fict Literary, Liveright Publishing Corporation Digital >16<

ISBN: 9780871403315

A new generation discovers the most original English writer of the last century. —China Miéville, The Nation Appearing in hardcover in America for the first time, this neglecte… More...

A new generation discovers the most original English writer of the last century. —China Miéville, The Nation Appearing in hardcover in America for the first time, this neglected Ballardian masterpiece promises to be a touchstone for environmentalists the world over. First published in 1962, J.G. Ballard’s mesmerizing and ferociously imaginative novel not only gained him widespread critical acclaim but also established his reputation as one of the finest writers of a generation. The Drowned World imagines a terrifying world in which global warming has melted the ice caps and primordial jungles have overrun a tropical London. Set during the year 2145, this novel follows biologist Dr. Robert Kearns and his team of scientists as they confront a cityscape in which nature is on the rampage and giant lizards, dragonflies, and insects fiercely compete for domination.  Both an unmatched biological mystery and a brilliant retelling of Heart of Darkness—complete with a mad white hunter and his hordes of native soldiers—this “powerful and beautifully clear” (Brian Aldiss) work becomes a thrilling adventure with “an oppressive power reminiscent of Conrad” (Kingsley Amis). Digital Content>E-books>Fiction>Fiction>Literary Fict, Liveright Publishing Corporation Digital >16<

ISBN: 9780871403315

A new generation discovers "the most original English writer of the last century." â??China Miéville, The Nation Appearing in hardcover in America for the first time, this neglected Ball… More...

A new generation discovers "the most original English writer of the last century." â??China Miéville, The Nation Appearing in hardcover in America for the first time, this neglected Ballardian masterpiece promises to be a touchstone for environmentalists the world over.First published in 1962, J.G. Ballardâ??s mesmerizing and ferociously imaginative novel not only gained him widespread critical acclaim but also established his reputation as one of the finest writers of a generation. The Drowned World imagines a terrifying world in which global warming has melted the ice caps and primordial jungles have overrun a tropical London. Set during the year 2145, this novel follows biologist Dr. Robert Kearns and his team of scientists as they confront a cityscape in which nature is on the rampage and giant lizards, dragonflies, and insects fiercely compete for domination. Both an unmatched biological mystery and a brilliant retelling of Heart of Darknessâ??complete with a mad white hunter and his hordes of native soldiersâ??this â??powerful and beautifully clearâ? (Brian Aldiss) work becomes a thrilling adventure with â??an oppressive power reminiscent of Conradâ? (Kingsley Amis). Fiction, eBooks.com<

2012, ISBN: 9780871403315

eBooks, eBook Download (EPUB), 50th Anniversary Edition, [PU: Liveright], Seiten: 208, Liveright, 2012

2012, ISBN: 9780871403315

eBooks, eBook Download (EPUB), 50th Anniversary Edition, [PU: Liveright], Liveright, 2012