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Arcadia

by Pears Iain
$8.90
Arcadia
Arcadia

Interwoven narratives of fantasy, espionage, and philosophy.

"Arcadia" is an enthralling blend of genres that will pique your curiosity if you're keen on stories that dance between different realms and times. Iain Pears crafts a layered tale that not only explores the concept of utopia but also delves into the complexities of human ambition and creativity. If you appreciate intricate storylines with a philosophical undertone and the interplay between reality and the imagined, this book promises a journey that will entertain and provoke thought simultaneously.

  • Arthur C. Clarke Award Nominee (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Arcadia

by Pears Iain
$8.90
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ISBN: 9780571301560
Authors: Pears Iain
Publisher: FABER & FABER
Date of Publication: 2016-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Related Topics: Science Fiction, Dystopia, Science Fiction Fantasy, Time Travel
Goodreads rating: 3.94
(rated by 6284 readers)

Description

In 1962, Henry Lytten, a spy turned academic, sits at his desk dreaming of other worlds. He embarks on the story of a boy who has grown up within a peaceful world - a kind of Arcadia. When a vision causes him to question the rules of his world, he is launched on a life-changing journey. Meanwhile, in the real world Lytten is not sure how he wants his stories to end, nor even who is imaginary.
 

Interwoven narratives of fantasy, espionage, and philosophy.

"Arcadia" is an enthralling blend of genres that will pique your curiosity if you're keen on stories that dance between different realms and times. Iain Pears crafts a layered tale that not only explores the concept of utopia but also delves into the complexities of human ambition and creativity. If you appreciate intricate storylines with a philosophical undertone and the interplay between reality and the imagined, this book promises a journey that will entertain and provoke thought simultaneously.

  • Arthur C. Clarke Award Nominee (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.