Sacred Hunger
Barry Unsworth
ISBN 10: 0241130034 ISBN 13: 9780241130032
Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd, 1992
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640 pages. 9.29x6.46x2.28 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # zk0241130034
Synopsis:
Through the story of an 18th century slave ship, this novel explores moral choices, the corruptions of greed and material gain, and men's behaviour "in extremis". It also articulates current concerns of corruption and distress. The author was awarded the 1992 Booker Prize for this novel.
Review: This brilliantly suspenseful period piece about the slave trade in the 18th century is also a meditation on how avarice dehumanizes the oppressor as well as the oppressed.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Sacred Hunger
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton Ltd
Publication Date: 1992
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Brand New