Description

Embark on an ambitious and endlessly entertaining journey through a thousand years of history, chronicling the lives of the George Millses. This award-winning novel follows generations of men burdened by a shared name and a curse of servile roles, each struggling against their predetermined fate. As the narrative unfolds, the modern George Mills rises to challenge this legacy, seeking to break free from the cycles of the past. Through Elkin's signature digressive and inventive style, the book explores themes of identity, destiny, and the enduring human spirit.

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paperback

Plume

Published Sep 21, 1983

508 pages

ISBN: 9780525480631

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First Published

1982

Language

eng

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