Sacred Hunger
Sacred Hunger by Barry Unsworth is a historical novel published by Penguin UK on February 2, 1993. This edition spans 640 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds between 1752 and 1765, focusing on the intertwined lives of two cousins, Erasmus Kemp and Matthew Paris, against the backdrop of the Liverpool Merchant, a ship central to the story. The book explores themes of greed and the complexities of human relationships during this tumultuous period.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of events and characters as the plot delves into the conflicts faced by Erasmus and Matthew. The story examines their differing perspectives and the moral dilemmas they encounter, reflecting the broader historical context of the time. Sacred Hunger invites exploration of the intricate dynamics of family and society, making it a significant addition to the literature and fiction genre.
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WINNER OF THE 1992 BOOKER PRIZE ‘Gripping . . . SACRED HUNGER covers a period between 1752 and 1765 . . . it concerns the entangled and conflicted fortunes of two cousins: Erasmus Kemp, the son of a Lancashire merchant, and Matthew Paris, a scholar and surgeon just released from prison for “denying Holy Writ” . . . the Liverpool Merchant is the vessel on which the whole of the novel hinges, and it carries the reader deep into the history of man’s iniquitous greed . . . AS REGARDS ITS DRAMATIC BREADTH AND ENERGY, NO RECENT DOMESTIC NOVEL HAS COME WITHIN A MILE OF IT’ – Anthony Quinn in the Independent
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