The Memoirs Of A Survivor; A Novel

The Memoirs Of A Survivor; A Novel

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Doris Lessing
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Octagon Press, 1974

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Fore-edge purple.

Doris Lessing's "The Memoirs Of A Survivor; A Novel" is a profound work of speculative fiction that chronicles the experiences of an unnamed narrator living in a decaying, near-future city. As society crumbles around her, she finds herself caring for a mysterious young girl named Emily and her unusual pet, Hugo. The narrative seamlessly blends the harsh realities of a dystopian present with vivid, often surreal, visions of an inner world, illustrating themes of societal collapse, personal responsibility, and the search for meaning amidst chaos. This introspective novel presents a haunting and thought-provoking commentary on human resilience and the nature of reality.

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Description

Author: Doris Lessing
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Octagon Press, 1974

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Fore-edge purple.

Doris Lessing's "The Memoirs Of A Survivor; A Novel" is a profound work of speculative fiction that chronicles the experiences of an unnamed narrator living in a decaying, near-future city. As society crumbles around her, she finds herself caring for a mysterious young girl named Emily and her unusual pet, Hugo. The narrative seamlessly blends the harsh realities of a dystopian present with vivid, often surreal, visions of an inner world, illustrating themes of societal collapse, personal responsibility, and the search for meaning amidst chaos. This introspective novel presents a haunting and thought-provoking commentary on human resilience and the nature of reality.