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Literary & general, set in late 20th century.

“WorldCat: Thomas C. Squire, creator of the hit documentary series Frankenstein Among the Arts, one-time secret agent and founder of the Society for Popular aesthetics, is attending an international media symposium in Sicily.”
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The Edible WomanNovel

Margaret Atwoodstandalone novel1969

Reflective in tone, about identity and gender and society, set in north america.

“Following her engagement, Marian feels her body and her self are becoming separated.”
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Phases of GravityNovel

Dan Simmonsstandalone novel1989

Reflective in tone, about identity and grief and loss, set in north america.

“Follows Richard Baedecker, an Apollo astronaut who walked on the moon, through his midlife crisis.”
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Nights at the CircusNovel

Angela Carterstandalone novel1984

Magical realism, about identity and gender and society, set in europe.

“At the time of the story, she has become a celebrated aerialiste.”
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HawksmoorNovel

Peter Ackroydstandalone novel1985

Mystery & detective and postmodern, about murder investigation.

“Hawksmoor has been praised as Peter Ackroyd's best novel and an example of postmodernism.”
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253Novel

Geoff Rymanstandalone novel1998

Reflective in tone, about identity and loneliness.

“253 is about the 253 people on a London Underground train travelling between Embankment station and Elephant & Castle on January 11, 1995.”
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