The Discovery of Heaven by Harry Mulisch

The Discovery of Heaven by Harry Mulisch

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On a cold night, Max - a hedonistic, astronomer who loves fast cars, nice clothes and women - picks up Onno, a cerebral chaotic philologist who cannot bear the banalities of everyday life. They are like fire and water. But when they learn they were conceived on the same day, it is clear that something extraordinary is about to happen.

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The Discovery of Heaven by Harry Mulisch

On a cold night in Holland, Max Delius - a hedonistic, yet brilliant astronomer who loves fast cars, nice clothes and women - picks up Onno Quist, a cerebral chaotic philologist who cannot bear the banalities of everyday life. They are like fire and water. But when they learn they were conceived on the same day, it is clear that something extraordinary is about to happen. Their worlds become inextricably intertwined, as they embark on a life's journey destined to change the course of human history. This title is a magnum opus that is also a masterful thriller.
Harry Mulisch was born in Holland and is author of the international best-seller THE ASSAULT, which has been translated into 22 languages and an award winning screenplay. He lives in Amsterdam.
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ISBN 13 9780140272383
ISBN 10 0140272380
Title The Discovery of Heaven
Author Harry Mulisch
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 1998-02-26
Number of pages 736
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.