England, England
1998 novel by Julian Barnes / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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England, England is a satirical postmodern novel by Julian Barnes, published and shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1998. While researchers have also pointed out the novel's characteristic dystopian and farcical elements,[2] Barnes himself described the novel as a "semi-farce".[3]
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Author | Julian Barnes |
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Cover artist | Bill Gregory[1] |
Genre | Satire, farce |
Publisher | Jonathan Cape |
Publication date | 27 August 1998 |
Media type | Hardcover |
Pages | 272 |
ISBN | 0-224-05275-6 |
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England, England broaches the idea of replicating England in a theme park on the Isle of Wight. It calls into question ideas of national identity, invented traditions, the creations of myths and the authenticity of history and memory.[4]