Porcupine
Barnes, Julian
9780330328289
ISBN 13: 9780330328289
Publication Date: 2005
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Stoyo Petkanov, the deposed leader of a former Soviet allie, is on trial. His adversary stands for the new ideals, the leader for the old - or so one would think. But Petkanov is different and, when given his day in court, he only increases the discomfort and suprise of those around him.
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Book Description: Pan Bks. Softcover. Book Condition: Neu. Dust Jacket Condition: Neu. Barnes, Julian - The Porcupine 138 S. Taschenbuch Jonathan Cape (Picador) . Stoyo Petkanov, the central character of Julian Barnes's novella, is a satirical creation of genius.Three parts Todor Zhivkov, the ghastly former ruler of Bulgaria, to one part Alf Garnett, he is the deposed communist boss of a (nameless) Soviet satellite state. Imprisoned by his reform-minded successors, he is about to be put on trial. The proceedings are to be televised. For the chief prosecutor, Peter Solinsky, it is an opportunity for advancement under the new regime. For the watching millions, it is a chance to purge themselves of the past. For Petkanov, however, it is a stage from which he can appeal to History: "He wasn't going to play the part allotted him. He had a different script in mínd. The Porcupine tells what happens. A minor masterpiece of political satire: compelling, funny and frightening. Bookseller Inventory # 000188 Bookseller & Payment Information | More Books from this Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question |
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