About the book
In these two “astonishing” novellas (The New Yorker), the Booker Prize-winning author of Possession returns to the landscape of Victorian England, where science and spiritualism are popular manias, and domestic decorum coexists with brutality and perversion.
\"At once quirky and deep, brimming with generosity, imagination, and intelligence.\" —The New Yorker
In Morpho Eugenia, an explorer realises that the behaviour of the people around him is alarmingly similar to that of the insects he studies. In The Conjugal Angel, curious individuals – some fictional, others drawn from history – gather to connect with the spirit world. Throughout both, Byatt examines the eccentricities of the Victorian era, weaving fact and fiction, reality and romance, science and faith into a sumptuous, magical tapestry.
Editions of Angels & Insects
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679405122
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780701137175
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679751342
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099224310
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780676503180
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307819598
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In these two “astonishing” novellas (The New Yorker), the Booker Prize-winning author of Possession returns to the landscape of Victorian England, where science and spiritualism are popular manias, and domestic decorum coexists with brutality and perversion.
\"At once quirky and deep, brimming with generosity, imagination, and intelligence.\" —The New Yorker
In Morpho Eugenia, an explorer realises that the behaviour of the people around him is alarmingly similar to that of the insects he studies. In The Conjugal Angel, curious individuals – some fictional, others drawn from history – gather to connect with the spirit world. Throughout both, Byatt examines the eccentricities of the Victorian era, weaving fact and fiction, reality and romance, science and faith into a sumptuous, magical tapestry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Angels & Insects about?
In these two “astonishing” novellas (The New Yorker), the Booker Prize-winning author of Possession returns to the landscape of Victorian England, where science and spiritualism are popular manias, and domestic decorum coexists with brutality and perversion.
\"At once quirky and deep, brimming with generosity, imagination, and intelligence.\" —The New Yorker
In Morpho Eugenia, an explorer realises that the behaviour of the people around him is alarmingly similar to that of the insects he studies. In The Conjugal Angel, curious individuals – some fictional, others drawn from history – gather to connect with the spirit world. Throughout both, Byatt examines the eccentricities of the Victorian era, weaving fact and fiction, reality and romance, science and faith into a sumptuous, magical tapestry.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Angels & Insects?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Angels & Insects?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679405122
Is Angels & Insects part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage International
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Angels & Insects?
A. S. Byatt
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Angels & Insects is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780679405122) and hardcover(ISBN 9780701137175) and paperback(ISBN 9780679751342) and paperback(ISBN 9780099224310) and paperback(ISBN 9780676503180) and ebook(ISBN 9780307819598)
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