She, as well as all the writers in the collection are worth checking out - from the Alvin Pang’s to the Clara Yeo’s. I first became aware of the project after stumbling across one of the editors, Joyce on twitter. It’s one of those joyous books that is a work of art because of the words on its pages and how those pages are presented. Ayam Curtain is an elegant book, in conception, construction and content.
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Comprehensive notes identify the profusion of references and reveal previously overlooked sources. The introduction sheds light on the novel's innovations and influence and provides a biographical account of the author. The text of the novel preserves, as far as possible, the appearance of Sterne's idiosyncratic typography and features such as black pages, marbled pages, blank pages, missing chapters and other devices. This revised edition of Sterne's extraordinary novel retains the text based on the first editions of the original nine volumes (with Sterne's later changes), adds two illustrations by William Hogarth, and expands and updates the introduction, bibliography, and notes, to make this the most critically up-to-date edition available. Slop-and boasts one of the most innovative and whimsical narrative styles in all literature. At once endlessly facetious and highly serious, Sterne's great comic novel contains some of the best-known and best-loved characters in English literature-including Uncle Toby, Corporal Trim, Parson Yorick, and Dr. Now, with the threat of tyranny and blood thundering closer and closer toward the vulnerable gates of Gallala, the ultimate battle for Egypt will begin. As Nefer's courage increases, and as Taita's magic grows more beguiling, so grows stronger the power of their tireless enemies. To see their dream come true, Nefer and Taita must stay one step ahead of the depraved assassin, survive the tortuous shadow of her ever-pursuing armies, and outwit the shocking betrayals of is own flesh and blood. But Nefer has on his side the warlock Taita, a matchless ally and legendary priest of notorious powers. The desire of Lord Naja is to destroy his rival and rule the land with unholy supremacy. The mission of Prince Nefer, rightful heir to the throne, is to rebuild a magnificent kingdom in the stark and tumbled ruins of the embattled city of Gallala. In the wake of a sixty-year war over the reign of the kingdoms of Egypt, two young pharaohs have risen to claim power, but only one can succeed, deciding the fate of his empire forever. One of the world's most acclaimed adventure writers returns to the world of ancient Egypt with the stunning sequel to the New York Timesbestselling River God. |