Description
In the heart of 1990s Topeka, Kansas, a high school debate champion navigates the complexities of adolescence, identity, and the burgeoning anxieties of the modern world. This novel masterfully weaves together the personal and the political, exploring the intricate dynamics of a family grappling with psychological theories and the unspoken truths that shape their lives. Through a series of shifting perspectives and poignant reflections, the narrative delves into themes of masculinity, language, and the search for meaning in an increasingly fragmented society. Ben Lerner's signature style, marked by intellectual depth and lyrical prose, offers a profound meditation on the forces that mold us and the elusive nature of self-understanding.
Available Editions
paperback
McClelland & Stewart
Published Jan 1, 2019
304 pages
ISBN: 9780771049323
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Details
First Published
2019
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Topeka School by Ben Lerner.