Edward Carey
Swallowed Man
Swallowed Man
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The Swallowed Man is a re-imagining of Pinocchio,told from the viewpoint of the beast-entrapped Geppetto. It is profound and delightful, with a strange and tender parable of two maddening obsessions. It is strange and lovely, with a beautiful and dark meditation on fatherhood, mercy, redemption, and the alchemy of isolation.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 05 November 2020
Publisher: Gallic Books
Jane Graham
The Swallowed Man is a novel by Edward Carey that offers a unique and captivating perspective on the classic tale of Pinocchio. Told from the viewpoint of Geppetto, the beast-entrapped father, the book delves into the depths of obsession, parenting, and art-making. Geppetto's voice, filled with wistful overemphases and bewildered revelation, is absorbing as he takes in the oddity of his situation. Sentence by sentence, the book offers a rich tapestry of emotions and ideas to luxuriate in.
The novel is a strange and tender parable of two maddening obsessions: parenting and art-making. Max Porter describes it as "strange and lovely," while Rhik Samadder praises it as a "beautiful and dark meditation on fatherhood, mercy, redemption, and the alchemy of isolation." A. L. Kennedy calls it "a re-imagining of Pinocchio, told from the viewpoint of the beast-entrapped Geppetto, that surprises and delights, and saddens and gladdens, from start to finish."
The Swallowed Man is a profound and delightful exploration of the human condition. Edward Carey's writing is characterized by his exquisite prose and his ability to create vivid and memorable characters. The novel is filled with vivid imagery, from the sea creature's belly to the intricate details of Geppetto's art objects. It is a testament to the power of art and imagination to sustain us in the face of adversity.
In conclusion, The Swallowed Man is a must-read for anyone who appreciates a unique and captivating perspective on a classic tale. Edward Carey's writing is profound and delightful, and the novel offers a rich tapestry of emotions and ideas to explore. Whether you are drawn to the strange and tender parable of parenting and art-making or the profound exploration of the human condition, this book will leave you haunted and longing for more.
Weight: 172g
Dimension: 134 x 215 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913547035
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