Description
Ben Marcus crafts a startlingly original debut with The Age of Wire and String, a collection of interconnected fables that explore the very fabric of existence through a unique, invented language. Within this meticulously constructed world, ordinary materials are imbued with profound significance, shaping society and the human experience in unexpected ways. Marcus's prose, often compared to poetry, delves into themes of violence, hope, and the power of language to define reality. This extraordinary work invites readers into a landscape both familiar and alien, challenging perceptions and offering a mesmerizing glimpse into a world built from the ground up.
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paperback
Knopf
Published Jan 1, 1995
140 pages
ISBN: 0679426604
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First Published
1995
Language
eng
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