The Topeka School
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.
Edition: 2nd pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A profound work of contemporary fiction, The Topeka School immerses readers in the intricate world of Adam Gordon, a high school senior navigating the complexities of adolescence, language, and identity in the late 1990s. This novel masterfully dissects the cultural anxieties and intellectual currents of the era, presenting a vivid portrait of a family grappling with their own histories and the broader societal landscape. Lerner’s prose is both incisive and lyrical, capturing the internal monologues and external pressures that shape young lives. The narrative skillfully interweaves themes of masculinity, privilege, and the performative nature of self, offering a compelling examination of how individuals construct meaning in a rapidly changing world.
Author: Ben Lerner
Format: Hardback
Published: 2019, FARRAR, STRAUS AND GIROUX
Edition: 2nd pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A profound work of contemporary fiction, The Topeka School immerses readers in the intricate world of Adam Gordon, a high school senior navigating the complexities of adolescence, language, and identity in the late 1990s. This novel masterfully dissects the cultural anxieties and intellectual currents of the era, presenting a vivid portrait of a family grappling with their own histories and the broader societal landscape. Lerner’s prose is both incisive and lyrical, capturing the internal monologues and external pressures that shape young lives. The narrative skillfully interweaves themes of masculinity, privilege, and the performative nature of self, offering a compelling examination of how individuals construct meaning in a rapidly changing world.