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Experience 'The Noise of Time' by Julian Barnes, a compelling and thought-provoking novel that delves into the life of an artist navigating the treacherous waters of power and creativity in Soviet Russia. This stunning B-format paperback (ISBN: 9781784703325) features 192 pages of rich storytelling, immersing readers in the haunting atmosphere of Leningrad in May 1937. As the protagonist waits anxiously for his inevitable fate, Barnes masterfully weaves a narrative filled with tension, history, and emotional depth. This modern classic has been hailed as 'Barnes's masterpiece' by the Observer and is a profound meditation on the intricate relationship between art and authority. Readers have praised it as a 'tour de force' and 'a profound meditation on power', making it a must-read for anyone who appreciates literary fiction that challenges and enlightens. Whether you're a fan of historical narratives, Russian literature, or simply longing for a gripping literary experience, 'The Noise of Time' will not disappoint.
Order your brand new copy today and enjoy fast shipping to your doorstep. Dive into this remarkable exploration of artistic integrity and the weight of history with Barnes's exquisite prose. Don't miss your chance to own a book that's not just entertainment but also a reflection on the struggles faced by artists throughout time.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784703325
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 192
Description:
'BARNES'S MASTERPIECE' - OBSERVER
In May 1937 a man in his early thirties waits by the lift of a Leningrad apartment block. He waits all through the night, expecting to be taken away to the Big House. Any celebrity he has known in the previous decade is no use to him now. And few who are taken to the Big House ever return.
'Stunning' Sunday Times
'A profound meditation on power and the relationship of art and power. It is a masterpiece of sympathetic understanding. I don't think Barnes has written a finer, more truthful or more profound book' Scotsman
'A tour de force by a master novelist at the top of his game' Daily Express
Order your brand new copy today and enjoy fast shipping to your doorstep. Dive into this remarkable exploration of artistic integrity and the weight of history with Barnes's exquisite prose. Don't miss your chance to own a book that's not just entertainment but also a reflection on the struggles faced by artists throughout time.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784703325
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 192
Description:
'BARNES'S MASTERPIECE' - OBSERVER
In May 1937 a man in his early thirties waits by the lift of a Leningrad apartment block. He waits all through the night, expecting to be taken away to the Big House. Any celebrity he has known in the previous decade is no use to him now. And few who are taken to the Big House ever return.
'Stunning' Sunday Times
'A profound meditation on power and the relationship of art and power. It is a masterpiece of sympathetic understanding. I don't think Barnes has written a finer, more truthful or more profound book' Scotsman
'A tour de force by a master novelist at the top of his game' Daily Express