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History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters

Julian Barnes

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Imaginative rethinking of history's iconic episodes.

If you enjoy a clever twist on historical events and appreciate literature that bends the genre, Julian Barnes's "History Of The World In 10 1/2 Chapters" could be a delightful read. Barnes weaves fiction and fact in a way that will make you ponder the reliability of the narratives we've long accepted. His playful yet profound approach to storytelling will keep you turning the pages, eager to discover which part of our history he'll reinterpret next.

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.

History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters

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ISBN: 9781784871376
Author: Julian Barnes
Date of Publication: 2016-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Literature, French Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.88
(rated by 16008 readers)

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It's a hilariously revisionist account of Noah's ark, narrated by a passenger who doesn't appear in the Genesis. It's a sneak preview of heaven, it encompasses the stories of a cruise ship hijacked by terrorists and woodworks tried for blasphemy in sixteenth century France. It explores the relationship of fact to tabulation and the antagonism between history and love.
 

Imaginative rethinking of history's iconic episodes.

If you enjoy a clever twist on historical events and appreciate literature that bends the genre, Julian Barnes's "History Of The World In 10 1/2 Chapters" could be a delightful read. Barnes weaves fiction and fact in a way that will make you ponder the reliability of the narratives we've long accepted. His playful yet profound approach to storytelling will keep you turning the pages, eager to discover which part of our history he'll reinterpret next.

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.

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