Description
As we are accustomed to with Julian Barnes, his texts elegantly intertwine the novel and the essay. In this prose work, it is about the friendly relationship between an unsuccessful actor and an older teacher, Elizabeth Finch, who leaves him her library and somewhat mysterious personal notes after her death. The essayistic part concerns the life of Julian Apostate, the Roman emperor who attempted to reverse the Christian development of his empire. While Elizabeth Finch fits into the same category as the author's previous works, this novel is likely his deepest and most radical text regarding reflections on history and Christianity or the concept of alternative histories. Moreover, it is a highly relevant novel, as it reflects the doubts and fragmentation of the contemporary world.
Information
Author: Barnes Julian
Publication date: June 7, 2023
Manufacturer: Euromedia Group, a.s.
Genres: Novels, World fiction, Books, Fiction
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 208
ISBN/EAN: 9788020721693