Arthur & George
Arthur & George by Julian Barnes is a reprint edition published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on January 9, 2007. This 464-page novel presents the intertwined lives of two distinct British men against the backdrop of late-Victorian Britain, exploring themes of identity and connection within a complex societal framework.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the experiences of George, the son of a Midlands vicar, and Arthur, who grows up in Edinburgh. As they navigate their contrasting paths—one grappling with personal identity and the other creating a renowned detective character—their stories converge in unexpected ways. The book incorporates elements of fiction, literary exploration, and biographical insights, offering a rich tapestry of the era’s cultural landscape.
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST • From the bestselling author of The Sense of an Ending comes an “extraordinary … first rate” novel (The New York Times Book Review) that follows the lives of two very different British men and explores the grand tapestry of late-Victorian Britain.
A Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction Book of the Century
As boys, George, the son of a Midlands vicar, and Arthur, living in shabby genteel Edinburgh, find themselves in a vast and complex world at the heart of the British Empire. Years later—one struggling with his identity in a world hostile to his ancestry, the other creating the world’s most famous detective while in love with a woman who is not his wife—their fates become inextricably connected.
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