Aegypt by John Crowley
The novel explores the intertwining lives of several characters, primarily that of a historian who becomes obsessed with the alternative histories and esoteric knowledge of the Renaissance period. As he delves deeper into his research, he begins to question the nature of history, reality, and the possibility of there being more than one true history of the world. The narrative weaves together personal transformation, magical occurrences, and the pursuit of hidden truths, set against the backdrop of both contemporary America and historical Europe, challenging the reader's perception of reality and the boundaries between fact and fiction.
The 3002nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1987
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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- Modern Fantasy: The 100 Best Novels (Modern Fantasy: The 100 Best Novels (Book))
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)