Cards of Identity (British Literature) - Softcover

Dennis, Nigel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1564783197 ISBN 13: 9781564783196

Publisher: Dalkey Archive Press, 2003

Synopsis

A Scathing Satire On Psychology, Identity Theory And Class Prejudice; Cards of Identity is a scathing satire of psychology, identity theory, and class prejudice. The plot centers on an annual meeting of the Identity Club, a group of psychologists who come together to present "case histories" promoting their chosen theory of identity. These case studies (three of which are presented in the novel) are not scientific treatises, but fictional representations of characters in line with the author's biases. In fact, members of the Club aren't allowed to interact with actual patients when creating their stories. Surrounding this meeting is the equally bizarre story of the local townspeople, who are brainwashed and transformed into servants for the convention, and who end the book with a show-stopping Shakespearian play.

About this title

Review:

"One of the funniest, most penetrating novels since the early Aldous Huxley."--Time

About the Author:

Nigel Dennis is the author of three novels, including A Sea Change and A House in Order, three plays, and several books of essays. Although born in Surrey, Dennis spent much of his early adulthood in the U.S. reviewing books for the New Republic and Time. He also translated works of the Austrian psychologist Alfred Adler, which provided him with material for Cards Of Identity.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dalkey Archive Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1564783197
• ISBN 13: 9781564783196
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 301