A Man in the Zoo by David Garnett

A Man in the Zoo by David Garnett

A Man in the Zoo (1924) is a novel by David Garnett. Published several years after Garnett was awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the Hawthornden Prize for Lady into Fox (1922), his third novel explores themes of race and empire while showcasing the author's original--and often controversial--literary style. "It was a warm day at the end of February, and Sunday morning. In the air there was a smell of spring, mixed with the odours of different animals--yaks, wolves, and musk-oxen, but the two visitors did not notice it. They were lovers, and were having a quarrel." On a beautiful day at the local zoo, John Cromartie and Josephine Lackett find themselves falling out of love. Among the animals, Josephine explains that she can no longer explain their relationship to her family, who expect her to marry a man of equal social stature. Insulting John, she tells him he should live in the zoo before storming off. Heartbroken, and perhaps a little vindictive, John resolves to remain at the zoo with the animals she thinks he belongs with. This edition of David Garnett's A Man in the Zoo is a classic work of British literature reimagined for modern readers.

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Garnett, David: - David is a retired university teacher and researcher. He lives in Monmouth with his wife Julia and their rescue dog Whipple. He has written extensively on policy and social justice and has acted as a consultant to a number of organisations in the UK and overseas. He has a wide experience of practical policy making and acted as chair of four voluntary bodies in the fields of disability, housing, and environmental protection. He recently retired (2016) as chairman of the board of Centigen FM Ltd. a rapidly expanding Facilities Management company. He is also currently acting as a strategic advisor to ND Metering Solutions, a manufacturing company based in Bradford with operating links around the world. He has contributed to the international literature on inter-generational justice. In retirement he maintains his interest in Philosophy, research and education. He likes cricket and amuses himself by writing dreadful doggerel verse with obvious rhymes and dreadful puns.

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ISBN 13	9781513291369
ISBN 10	151329136X
Title	A Man in the Zoo
Author	David Garnett
Series	Mint Editions
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Graphic Arts Books
Year published	2021-11-11
Number of pages	62
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.