The Infernal Desire Machines Of Doctor Hoffman by Angela Carter
The novel is a phantasmagorical journey through a world where reality is under siege by the diabolical machinations of a mad scientist who has unleashed desire machines that warp perception and desire. The protagonist, Desiderio, an employee of the Ministry of Determination, embarks on a quest to stop Doctor Hoffman, confronting a series of bizarre and surreal challenges that blend eroticism, philosophy, and violence. As Desiderio travels through cities and landscapes transformed by the machines, he encounters a cast of eccentric characters and experiences dreamlike adventures that challenge the boundaries of reality, identity, and sanity, culminating in a confrontation with the enigmatic Doctor and the resolution of his own complex relationship with Hoffman's daughter.
The 1747th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1972
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 221
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
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- The Infernal Desire Machines of Dr. Hoffman
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