The British Museum Is Falling Down by David Lodge (English) Paperback Book

Description: The British Museum Is Falling Down by David Lodge First published in 1965, it tells the story of hapless, scooter-riding young research student Adam Appleby, who is trying to write his thesis but is constantly distracted - not least by the fact that, as Catholics in the 1960s, he and his wife must rely on Vatican roulette to avoid a fourth child. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A brilliant satire from the Booker-shortlisted author of Deaf Sentence, about academia, religion and the perils of Vatican roulette.The British Museum is Falling Down is a brilliant comic satire of academia, religion and human entanglements. First published in 1965, it tells the story of hapless, scooter-riding young research student Adam Appleby, who is trying to write his thesis but is constantly distracted - not least by the fact that, as Catholics in the 1960s, he and his wife must rely on Vatican roulette to avoid a fourth child. Notes A brilliant satire from the Booker-shortlisted author of Deaf Sentence, about academia, religion and the perils of Vatican roulette Back Cover The British Museum is Falling Down is a brilliant comic satire of academia, religion and human entanglements. Published in 1965, it tells the story of hapless, scooter-riding young research student Adam Appleby, who is trying to write his thesis but is constantly distracted - not least by the fact that, as Catholics in the 1960s, he and his wife must rely on Vatican roulette to avoid a fourth child. A comic tour de force...the hapless Appleby remains one of his most keenly observed characters Observer Author Biography David Lodge (CBE)s novels include Changing Places, Small World and Nice Work (shortlisted for the Booker) and, most recently, A Man of Parts. He has also written plays and screenplays, and several books of literary criticism. His works have been translated into more than thirty languages.He is Emeritus Professor of English Literature at Birmingham, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, and is a Chevalier de lOrdre des Arts et des Lettres. Review "Brilliantly funny" Guardian "A comic tour de force...the hapless Appleby remains one of his most keenly observed characters" Observer Promotional A brilliant satire from the Booker-shortlisted author of Deaf Sentence, about academia, religion and the perils of Vatican roulette Review Text Brilliantly funny Review Quote Brilliantly funny Promotional "Headline" A brilliant satire from the Booker-shortlisted author of Deaf Sentence , about academia, religion and the perils of Vatican roulette Details ISBN0099554224 Author David Lodge Year 2011 ISBN-10 0099554224 ISBN-13 9780099554226 Format Paperback Imprint Vintage Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Pages 192 Media Book Series Vintage Classics Language English Publisher Vintage Publishing UK Release Date 2011-04-07 Publication Date 2011-04-07 AU Release Date 2011-04-07 NZ Release Date 2011-04-07 Translator Polly McLean Birth 2020 Affiliation Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad, India Position UN Under-Secretary General and Rector Qualifications QC Alternative 9781446496688 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36361180;

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