Sacred Hunger

UNSWORTH, Barry

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ISBN 10: 0241130034 ISBN 13: 9780241130032

Published by Hamish Hamilton, 1992

Language: English

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1992 1st edition, 1st printing; tightly bound in dark blue cloth with white lettering and design to spine; small dent to bottom edge of front cover panel; top front corner lightly bumped. Dust jacket not price-clipped; a little wear and tear to top edge. Light foxing to top and bottom page fore-edges; otherwise, a clean, tidy copy. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket.

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Title: Sacred Hunger
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Publication Date: 1992
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0241130034
ISBN 13: 9780241130032
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition.
Condition: Very Good

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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.

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Barry Unsworth (1930-2012) was a British novelist who wrote historical fiction. He won the Booker Prize with Sacred Hunger and was shortlisted for Pascali's Island and Morality Play. He published seventeen novels to critical acclaim.

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