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Lincoln in the Bardo

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Lincoln in the Bardo is a novel by George Saunders that explores the themes of grief, loss, and the afterlife. Set in 1862, it follows the story of President Abraham Lincoln and the death of his eleven-year-old son, Willie. The narrative is constructed through a series of voices and historical texts, creating a unique and immersive reading experience.
Publisher
Random House
Publication year
2017
ISBN-13
9780812985405
Language
English
Subjects
Historical FictionExperimental LiteratureAmerican HistoryGrief and LossSupernatural ElementsNarrative InnovationCivil War EraPresidential HistoryLiterary FictionAfterlife Exploration

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