The Pipwink Papers
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Jacket protected by mylar sleeve.
Prepare for a literary romp that is as clever as it is irreverent. In The Pipwink Papers, acclaimed Australian dramatist Bill Reed delivers a robust satire that takes aim at one of literature's most towering figures: Charles Dickens. Despite a title that nods toward The Pickwick Papers, the novel serves as a humorous and experimental deconstruction of the themes and characters within Great Expectations, reimagining Victorian tropes through a sharp, modern lens. Whether you are a Dickens devotee or a fan of biting satire, The Pipwink Papers offers a 396-page journey through a landscape of wit, absurdity, and linguistic flair. It is a vital work for those who enjoy fiction that isn't afraid to play with the greats.
Author: Bill Reed
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, Adelaide, Rigby
Genre: Fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Jacket protected by mylar sleeve.
Prepare for a literary romp that is as clever as it is irreverent. In The Pipwink Papers, acclaimed Australian dramatist Bill Reed delivers a robust satire that takes aim at one of literature's most towering figures: Charles Dickens. Despite a title that nods toward The Pickwick Papers, the novel serves as a humorous and experimental deconstruction of the themes and characters within Great Expectations, reimagining Victorian tropes through a sharp, modern lens. Whether you are a Dickens devotee or a fan of biting satire, The Pipwink Papers offers a 396-page journey through a landscape of wit, absurdity, and linguistic flair. It is a vital work for those who enjoy fiction that isn't afraid to play with the greats.