King of the Fields
King of the Fields by Isaac Bashevis Singer, published by Penguin Classics in 2012, is a fictional exploration of primitive history. This 256-page novel delves into an era marked by superstition and violence, set in Poland during the dark ages. It portrays the struggles between hunter-gatherers and farmers as they vie for dominance over the land, reflecting themes of brutality, prejudice, and subjugation.
Readers will find a narrative that serves as both a parable of modern civilization and a historical novel. The story examines the philosophical aspects of humanity and its beliefs, showcasing Singer’s narrative invention. This edition invites readers to engage with the complexities of a time when society was emerging from savagery, offering insights into the human condition through its depiction of a tumultuous historical landscape.
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From the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, Isaac Bashevis Singer, comes a fictional exploration of primitive history. Singer’s novel portrays an era of superstition and violence in a country emerging from the darkness of savagery. Set in Poland in the dark ages, it describes the brutality, prejudice and subjugation that occur when hunter-gatherers and farmers struggle for supremacy over the land. Part parable of modern civilization, part fascinating historical novel, this modern myth is a philosophical examination of man and his beliefs, and reaffirms the author’s reputation as a master of narrative invention.
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