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Item Details
Title:
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THE ORACLES
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By: |
Margaret Kennedy |
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Paperback |
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£14.00 |
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ISBN 10: |
0571281559 |
ISBN 13: |
9780571281558 |
Publisher: |
FABER & FABER |
Pub. date: |
18 August, 2011 |
Edition: |
Main |
Pages: |
348 |
Description: |
The Oracles are the members of a group of provincial intellectuals who happen upon what seems to them a piece of stunningly advanced modern sculpture. Possibly they are not to be blamed for failing to see that it is, in fact, only a commonplace garden chair that has been struck by lightning and twisted radically out of shape. |
Synopsis: |
"The Oracles" was the twelfth novel published by Margaret Kennedy (1896-1967) and its titular subjects are the members of a group of provincial intellectuals who happen upon what seems to them a piece of stunningly advanced modern sculpture. Possibly they are not to be blamed for failing to see that it is, in fact, only a commonplace garden chair that has been struck by lightning and twisted radically out of shape. However, under a delusion, The Oracles endeavour to force their fellow townsmen to purchase the 'work' with public money. This comedy of suspense, tension and confusion presents yet another splendid demonstration of Margaret Kennedy's remarkable storytelling gift. |
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UK |
Imprint: |
Faber & Faber |
Returns: |
Returnable |
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