About the book
In 1940, the handsome, athletic, and charismatic David Sparsholt arrives at Oxford University to study engineering, unaware of his effect on others—especially on Evert Dax, the lonely son of a celebrated novelist who is destined to become a writer himself. Spanning three generations, The Sparsholt Affair plumbs the ways the friendship between these two men will influence their lives—and the lives of others’—for decades to come. Richly observed and emotionally charged, this is a dazzling novel of fathers and sons, of family and legacy, and of the longing for permanence amid life’s inevitable transience.
Editions of The Sparsholt Affair
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780345809728
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781101874561
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345809735
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781101873083
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101874585
- EBook
- ISBN 9780345809742
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780525589020
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780525589037
Read an Excerpt
In 1940, the handsome, athletic, and charismatic David Sparsholt arrives at Oxford University to study engineering, unaware of his effect on others—especially on Evert Dax, the lonely son of a celebrated novelist who is destined to become a writer himself. Spanning three generations, The Sparsholt Affair plumbs the ways the friendship between these two men will influence their lives—and the lives of others’—for decades to come. Richly observed and emotionally charged, this is a dazzling novel of fathers and sons, of family and legacy, and of the longing for permanence amid life’s inevitable transience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sparsholt Affair about?
In 1940, the handsome, athletic, and charismatic David Sparsholt arrives at Oxford University to study engineering, unaware of his effect on others—especially on Evert Dax, the lonely son of a celebrated novelist who is destined to become a writer himself. Spanning three generations, The Sparsholt Affair plumbs the ways the friendship between these two men will influence their lives—and the lives of others’—for decades to come. Richly observed and emotionally charged, this is a dazzling novel of fathers and sons, of family and legacy, and of the longing for permanence amid life’s inevitable transience.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Sparsholt Affair?
Fiction > Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Sparsholt Affair?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780345809728
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Sparsholt Affair?
Alan Hollinghurst
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Sparsholt Affair is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780345809728) and hardcover(ISBN 9781101874561) and paperback(ISBN 9780345809735) and paperback(ISBN 9781101873083) and ebook(ISBN 9781101874585) and ebook(ISBN 9780345809742) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780525589020) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780525589037)
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