Bibliograph

The amazing adventures of Kavalier and Clay, Michael Chabon

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The amazing adventures of Kavalier and Clay, Michael Chabon

Language

eng

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no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The amazing adventures of Kavalier and Clay

Responsibility statement

Michael Chabon

Summary

This brilliant epic novel set in New York and Prague introduces us to two misfit young men who make it big by creating comic-book superheroes. Joe Kavalier, a young artist who has also been trained in the art of Houdiniesque escape, has just smuggled himself out of Nazi-invaded Prague and landed in New York City. His Brooklyn cousin Sammy Clay is looking for a partner to create heroes, stories, and art for the latest novelty to hit America the comic book. Inspired by their own fears and dreams, Kavalier and Clay create the Escapists, The Monitor, and Luna Moth, inspired by the beautiful Rosa Saks, who will become linked by powerful ties to both men

Target audience

adult

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