Bibliograph

The porpoise, a novel, Mark Haddon

Type

Label

The porpoise, a novel, Mark Haddon

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-305)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

novels

Main title

The porpoise

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1054836431

Responsibility statement

Mark Haddon

Sub title

a novel

Summary

"A fantastical novel which reworks Shakespeare's 'Pericles' into a parable for today."--, Provided by publisherMaja, the pregnant wife of wealthy Philippe, is killed in a plane crash but their daughter Angelica survives. Philippe's obsession with the girl's safety morphs into something sinister and grotesque as she grows into a beautiful teen. Darius, a con-artist visiting Philippe with a business proposition, encounters Angelica and decides to rescue her. The attempt goes awry, and he flees aboard a ship, The Porpoise. As Angelique comes to terms with a life imprisoned on her father's estate, Darius's exploits create parallels with the world Angelica inhabits. -- adapted from jacket

Table Of Contents

The flight -- The child -- The porpoise -- The family -- The serpent -- The hunt -- The storm

Target audience

adult

Classification

Contributor