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Lincoln in the Bardo

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Lincoln in the Bardo is a novel by George Saunders that explores themes of grief, loss, and the afterlife. The story is set in 1862, during the American Civil War, and revolves around the death of President Abraham Lincoln's son, Willie. The novel is notable for its unique narrative structure, blending historical fact with fiction, and is told through a chorus of voices, both living and dead.
Publisher
Random House
Publication year
2017
ISBN-13
9780812985405
Language
English
Subjects
Historical FictionAmerican LiteratureExperimental FictionSupernatural ThemesCivil War EraNarrative StructureGrief and LossAfterlife ExplorationPresidential HistoryLiterary Fiction

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