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At Swim Two-Birds by Flann O'Brien

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Book name: At Swim Two-Birds (2024)
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Pages: 300 pages
Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1939, midnight
This novel is a complex, metafictional work that weaves together three separate narratives. The first is about a lazy, hard-drinking college student living with his uncle, the second is about a devilish Pooka and a loquacious old man, and the third is about a fictional character named Finn who seeks revenge on his author for creating him poorly. The narratives eventually intersect in a unique and humorous way, challenging traditional ideas of story structure and character autonomy. The 341st greatest book of all time

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Flann O'Brien

Flann O'Brien

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