TITLE:Lincolin in the bardo

PUBLISHER:Bloomsbury

ISBN:9781408871775

DEC-INDEX :813.54

YEAR:2017

RESUME:George Saunders is an American author and the auteur of the novel "Lincoln in the Bardo". The book was published in 2017 and is a work of historical fiction that blends elements of fantasy and horror. In the book, Saunders tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's grief over the death of his son Willie, who dies at a young age. The novel takes place in the bardo, an intermediate state between life and death, where Willie encounters a cast of eccentric and otherworldly characters. "Lincoln in the Bardo" is known for its innovative and experimental style, as well as its emotional depth and historical insight. Saunders's writing is both playful and profound, making the book a favorite among fans of literary fiction and speculative fiction. Overall, "Lincoln in the Bardo" is a significant work in Saunders's oeuvre and has contributed to his reputation as one of the most inventive and imaginative writers of his generation. The book has been widely praised for its originality, creativity, and intellectual rigor, and has won numerous awards, including the Man Booker Prize and the American Library Association's Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction.

N_PAGES:341

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