Malcolm Bradbury
Malcolm Bradbury was a British author and academic, known for his satirical novels and contributions to the field of literature. He co-founded the creative writing course at the University of East Anglia, which became one of the most prestigious writing programs in the UK.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. The History Man
The novel is a satirical portrayal of academic life in the 1970s, focusing on Howard Kirk, a radical sociology lecturer at a British university. As a self-proclaimed "history man," Kirk manipulates events and people around him to align with his progressive ideologies, all while navigating the complexities of campus politics, sexual liberation, and intellectual debates. Through Kirk's character and the vibrant cast surrounding him, the book critically examines the era's social, political, and academic climates, revealing the contradictions and challenges of living according to rigid ideological principles.
The 4416th Greatest Book of All Time
