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You Bright and Risen Angels (Contemporary American Fiction),New
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The debut work of fiction from the National Book Awardwinning author of Europe CentralYou Bright and Risen Angels is the work of an extraordinary imagination. In this freewheeling novel of epic proportions, William T. Vollmann has crafted a biting, hilarious satire of history, technology, politics, and misguided love. In the jungles of South America, on the ice fields of Alaska, the plains of the Midwest, and the streets of San Francisco, a fearsome battle rages. The insects are vying for world domination; the inventors of electricity stand in evil opposition. Bug , a young man, rebels against his own kind and joins forces with the insects. Wayne, a thug, allies himself with the malevolent forces of electricity and vows to assassinate the preying mantis who tends bar in Oregon.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'You Bright and Risen Angels'? A: The main theme of 'You Bright and Risen Angels' revolves around a satirical critique of history, technology, and human relationships, exploring the conflict between nature and invention through a narrative involving insects and human characters.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'You Bright and Risen Angels' is William T. Vollmann, a National Book Award-winning writer.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 656 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'You Bright and Risen Angels' published? A: The book was published on December 1, 1988.
- Q: Is this book a reprint edition? A: Yes, 'You Bright and Risen Angels' is a reprint edition.
- Q: What genre does 'You Bright and Risen Angels' belong to? A: The book falls under the genre of Contemporary American Fiction.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of the book's plot? A: In 'You Bright and Risen Angels', the plot follows a young man named Bug who rebels against humanity and allies with insects amid a satirical conflict that spans various locations, including jungles and urban streets.
- Q: Is there any specific audience this book is suited for? A: This book is suited for readers interested in satirical fiction and those who enjoy complex narratives that tackle themes of technology, nature, and human relationships.