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Description edit
The vision that drives Dean Jocelin to construct an immense new spire above his cathedral tests the limits of all who surround him. The foundationless stone pillars shriek and the earth beneath them heaves under the structure’s weight as the Dean’s will weighs down his collapsing faith.
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First Sentence edit
He was laughing, chin up, and shaking his head.
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Anthony Burgess's Ninety-Nine Novels: The Best in English since 1939 - A Personal Choice. (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- William Golding (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: 1964
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 223
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: 1964
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 223
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PR6013.O35 S65 1964b
- Dewey: 823.914
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