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Arthur Koestler
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Number of Pages
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Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a classic work of twentieth-century political fiction presented in a fresh translation. Set in a totalitarian state, it follows a once-powerful party official who is arrested, interrogated, and facing execution as he grapples with questions of power, loyalty, and conscience. The intended reader includes adults and students of literature, philosophy, and history who value rigorous ideas and a character-driven narrative. The tone is chilling, austere, and intellectually gripping.
Presented as a tightly driven, story-led drama, the book relies on intimate dialogue, sparse description, and a tense, claustrophobic setting to explore moral calculus under oppression. The translation preserves the original cadence and clarity, making dense ideas accessible without diluting the workโs historical weight. Readers are invited to move through the interrogation rooms and memories, uncovering how ideology can reshape a personโs sense of right and wrong.
After finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of how power operates, how individuals navigate moral pressure, and how courage or compromise reverberates beyond the page. The book leaves a lasting impressionโhaunting, enlightening, and thought-provokingโinviting ongoing reflection on ethics, governance, and human resilience.
Product Details
Author
Arthur Koestler
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
304
Language
English
SKU
9781784873196
ISBN
9781784873196
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x1.8x19.8cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 699
โน 665
โน 34 Off