The British Museum is Falling Down
The British Museum is Falling Down by David Lodge, published by Penguin Books in 1989, is a humorous exploration of the life of Adam Appleby, a graduate student in literature and a practicing Catholic. Set against the backdrop of the British Museum’s Reading Room, this 176-page novel delves into Adam’s internal conflict as he navigates the complexities of family life and academic pressures, all while grappling with the societal expectations of his time.
Readers will find a blend of humor and insight as Adam encounters a series of misadventures that highlight the absurdities of academia and personal responsibility. The narrative reflects on themes of literature, family, and the challenges of balancing work and life, providing a unique perspective on the dilemmas faced by those in the literary world. This edition, written in English, captures the essence of Lodge’s wit and observational prowess, making it a notable addition to the genre of literary fiction.
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Literature is mostly about having sex and not having children. Life is the other way around…
And that, precisely, is the dilemma that preoccupies Adam Appleby as he begins another day of research in the Reading Room of the British Museum. Adam is a graduate student in literature and a practicing Catholic in the days before the Pill. He is also married, has three children, and is not looking forward to the possiblity of a fourth.
On this foggy day in London, however, work and life conspire against him. As Adam makes his bumbling way through a series of misadventures that do little to alleviate his anxiety, the reader is treated to a hilarious and heartfelt tour of academia that only David Lodge could have created.
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