England, England

England, England is a satirical postmodern novel by Julian Barnes, published and shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1998. While researchers have also pointed out the novel's characteristic dystopian and farcical elements, Barnes himself described the novel as a "semi-farce".

England, England
First edition cover
AuthorJulian Barnes
Cover artistBill Gregory
GenreSatire, farce
PublisherJonathan Cape
Publication date
27 August 1998
Media typeHardcover
Pages272
ISBN0-224-05275-6

England, England broaches the idea of replicating England in a theme park on the Isle of Wight. It calls into question ideas of national identity, invented traditions, the creations of myths and the authenticity of history and memory.

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