Corpus. Mentem. Anima.
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Title: The Sparsholt Affair
Author: Alan Hollinghurst
Edition: 1st Edition, 1st Printing
Provenance: Signed, Waterstones exclusive dated October 2017
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 2017
Publisher: Picador
Description:
This signed first edition hardback is a special Waterstones exclusive, a major work of literary fiction from Man Booker Prize-winning author Alan Hollinghurst. The novel spans three generations, following a cast of characters whose lives are touched by the affair that shapes the book's title. The story begins at Oxford during the Second World War with the handsome and athletic David Sparsholt, whose arrival captivates the lonely and romantic Evert Dax. Their friendship is a catalyst for events that reverberate through the decades, from the sexual revolution of the 1960s to contemporary London. Hollinghurst's writing is richly observed, witty, and emotionally charged, exploring themes of art, sexuality, and family secrets. This exclusive edition was signed by the author on a decorative front endpaper, and published in conjunction with the trade edition. It offers a powerful and immersive reading experience.
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