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England, England
Book • 1998
Julian Barnes's 'England, England' is a satirical novel exploring English national identity through the lens of a theme park meticulously recreating England's past.
The novel satirizes the romanticized view of English history and tradition, highlighting the artificiality of constructed national identity.
The story follows the park's creator and his obsession with authenticity, contrasting the manufactured past with the complexities of the present.
The novel's sharp wit and insightful commentary on national identity make it a compelling read.
Barnes masterfully blends fiction and reality, blurring the lines between what is real and what is constructed.
The novel satirizes the romanticized view of English history and tradition, highlighting the artificiality of constructed national identity.
The story follows the park's creator and his obsession with authenticity, contrasting the manufactured past with the complexities of the present.
The novel's sharp wit and insightful commentary on national identity make it a compelling read.
Barnes masterfully blends fiction and reality, blurring the lines between what is real and what is constructed.
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