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Melog
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- Book Synopsis
- This novel tells the story of the dull life of unemployed academic Dr. Jones and how it changes forever when he sees a young man naked on a building top, threatening to jump to his death. Persuaded to descend, the stranger is befriended by Jones. The stranger, named Melog, explains that he has been exiled from Laxaria, a country colonized by Sacria, which has banned the Laxarian language and destroyed its culture. He has come to Wales in search of a lost Laxarian manuscript, the "Imalic," the only surviving copy of his country's legends. Drawing on themes related to cats, noncommunication, and political oppression, this tender story of friendship is a satire of the purpose and intent that dominate people's lives.
- About The Author
- Christopher Meredith is the author of Shifts (1988), Griffri (1991) and Sidereal Time (1998). He is also the author of three poetry collections, numerous articles and a book for children in English and Welsh. Meredith's books have consistently attracted high-profile reviews in the Guardian, the Independent, the Sunday Times and the New York Times. A professor of creative writing at the University of Glamorgan, he has given talks, readings and lectures worldwide.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781854113931
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Seren, (03 August 2005)
- Number of Pages
- 239
- Weight
- 262 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 130 x 196 x 18 mm
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