Nothing Like the Sun by Anthony Burgess

Nothing Like the Sun by Anthony Burgess

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Nothing Like the Sun by Anthony Burgess

One of Burgess's most acclaimed novels, Nothing Like the Sun has been out of print for over 10 years. An audacious and pacey romp through the life of William Shakespeare, it has long been regarded as the classic Shakespeare novel. From his humble origins to his exalted status as England's premier playwright and on to his tragic death, Burgess tells his story - leaving nothing out. Of particular interest to Burgess is Shakespeare's love-life, and the effect his relationships had on his work. From the historical sources, Burgess focuses on several of Shakespeare's possible relationships...and imagines how these translate into his work. As bawdy as A Midsummer Night's Dream, as moving as King Lear and as rich in imagination as The Tempest, this is a twentieth-century classic. This edition also features a new introduction by Burgess's biographer, Andrew Biswell (biography due out summer 2002, Picador).
Anthony Burgess is one of the UK's leading and most respected literary figures. He is most famous for the complex and controversial novel A Clockwork Orange. Allison & Busby are thrilled to be reissuing his classic novels.
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ISBN 13 9780749005122
ISBN 10 0749005122
Title Nothing Like the Sun
Author Anthony Burgess
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Allison & Busby
Year published 2002-01-02
Number of pages 334
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.