Description
In Julian Barnes's satirical postmodern novel, a visionary entrepreneur embarks on a monumental project to recreate England as a theme park on the Isle of Wight, featuring meticulously curated replicas of its most iconic landmarks and cultural touchstones. As this ambitious venture, dubbed "England, England," achieves unprecedented success, it begins to eclipse the authenticity of the real nation it purports to represent. The narrative cleverly explores themes of national identity, the commodification of culture, and the unreliability of memory, all while offering a sharp, humorous critique of modern England's self-perception and its place in the world.
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paperback
Alfred A. Knopf
Published Jan 1, 1999
275 pages
ISBN: 0375405828
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First Published
1998
Language
eng
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