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English Passengers

Af: Matthew Kneale Engelsk Paperback

English Passengers

Af: Matthew Kneale Engelsk Paperback
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WINNER OF THE WHITBREAD BOOK AWARD 2000

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2000

''Deeply impressive. . . Every page fizzes with linguistic invention'' Guardian

An electrifying modern classic - Kneale''s sweeping adventure story vividly brings a past age to life

In 1857 when Captain Illiam Quillian Kewley and his band of rum smugglers from the Isle of Man have most of their contraband confiscated by British Customs, they are forced to put their ship up for charter. The only takers are two eccentric Englishmen who want to embark for the other side of the globe. The Reverend Geoffrey Wilson believes the Garden of Eden was on the island of Tasmania. His travelling partner, Dr. Thomas Potter, unbeknownst to Wilson, is developing a sinister thesis about the races of men. Meanwhile, an aboriginal in Tasmania named Peevay recounts his people''s struggles against the invading British.

''A big, ambitious novel with a rich historical sweep and a host of narrative voices . . . The sort of novel that few contemporary writers have either the imagination or the stamina to sustain'' Daily Telegraph

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WINNER OF THE WHITBREAD BOOK AWARD 2000

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2000

''Deeply impressive. . . Every page fizzes with linguistic invention'' Guardian

An electrifying modern classic - Kneale''s sweeping adventure story vividly brings a past age to life

In 1857 when Captain Illiam Quillian Kewley and his band of rum smugglers from the Isle of Man have most of their contraband confiscated by British Customs, they are forced to put their ship up for charter. The only takers are two eccentric Englishmen who want to embark for the other side of the globe. The Reverend Geoffrey Wilson believes the Garden of Eden was on the island of Tasmania. His travelling partner, Dr. Thomas Potter, unbeknownst to Wilson, is developing a sinister thesis about the races of men. Meanwhile, an aboriginal in Tasmania named Peevay recounts his people''s struggles against the invading British.

''A big, ambitious novel with a rich historical sweep and a host of narrative voices . . . The sort of novel that few contemporary writers have either the imagination or the stamina to sustain'' Daily Telegraph

Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 480
ISBN-13: 9780140285215
Indbinding: Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10: 0140285210
Kategori: Tasmania
Udg. Dato: 26 apr 2001
Længde: 30mm
Bredde: 134mm
Højde: 199mm
Forlag: Penguin Books Ltd
Oplagsdato: 26 apr 2001
Forfatter(e): Matthew Kneale
Forfatter(e) Matthew Kneale


Kategori Tasmania


ISBN-13 9780140285215


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 480


Udgave


Længde 30mm


Bredde 134mm


Højde 199mm


Udg. Dato 26 apr 2001


Oplagsdato 26 apr 2001


Forlag Penguin Books Ltd