FLAUBERTS PARROT
Julian Barnes
Condition: Good. Cover shows light edge wear and some toning; binding firm, pages clean.
About the Book
Part novel, part literary sleuthing, and part philosophical inquiry, Flauberts Parrot follows retired doctor Geoffrey Braithwaite as he searches for meaning in the life and art of Gustave Flaubert. His investigation centring on the mystery of which stuffed parrot inspired Flauberts story A Simple Heart becomes an exploration of obsession, love, loss, and the elusive nature of truth.
Barnes weaves biography and fiction into a dazzling study of how we interpret lives, both others and our own. Shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1984, this witty and profound novel is a landmark of postmodern literary fiction.
About the Author
Julian Barnes (b. 1946) is one of Britains most acclaimed contemporary novelists, known for his elegant prose and philosophical insight. His works include A History of the World in 10½ Chapters, The Sense of an Ending (winner of the 2011 Man Booker Prize), and England, England.