Diary of a Victorian Colonial and other Tales - Brossura

Sanchez, M. G.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0955246563 ISBN 13: 9780955246562

Casa editrice: Rock Scorpion Books, 2012

Riassunto

'Diary of a Victorian Colonial and other Tales', M. G. Sanchez's second book of fiction, consists of three pieces centred on the themes of emotional and geographical displacement. The first and longest of these is set in late nineteenth-century Gibraltar, a British outpost known throughout Christendom for the intemperance of its military men and the contrabanding conducted by its civilian classes. Into this fin-de-sičcle world enters Charles Bestman, an Anglo-Gibraltarian returning home after twenty-five years of exile in mainland Britain. What is the infamous criminal stain that follows Bestman's name and why is he so reluctant to let anyone know about his past? The exilic connection continues in 'Intermission' and 'Roman Ruins', two modern-day tales which explore the problems faced by individuals when trying to recreate themselves outside their home environment. “Relentlessly brutal, and utterly credible.” Professor John A. Stotesbury, Fellow of the English Association.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

M. G. Sanchez was born in Gibraltar. He studied at the University of Leeds, where he obtained a PhD in English literature in 2004. For more information, please visit www.mgsanchez.net or www.facebook.com/mgsanchezwriter

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Rock Scorpion Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0955246563
• ISBN 13: 9780955246562
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 268