About the book
From the Booker Prize-winning author of The Sea comes a novel that is at once a gloriously earthy romp and a wise look at the terrible, wonderful plight of being human.
“One of the great living masters of English-language prose. The Infinities is a dazzling example of that mastery.” —Los Angeles Times
On a languid midsummer’s day in the countryside, the Godley family gathers at the bedside of Adam, a renowned mathematician and their patriarch. But they are not alone in their vigil. Around them hovers a clan of mischievous immortals—Zeus, Pan, and Hermes among them—who begin to stir up trouble for the Godleys, to sometimes wildly unintended effect.
Editions of The Infinities
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307474391
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780307272799
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307592873
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307706669
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307706683
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780307706676
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780307706652
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From the Booker Prize-winning author of The Sea comes a novel that is at once a gloriously earthy romp and a wise look at the terrible, wonderful plight of being human.
“One of the great living masters of English-language prose. The Infinities is a dazzling example of that mastery.” —Los Angeles Times
On a languid midsummer’s day in the countryside, the Godley family gathers at the bedside of Adam, a renowned mathematician and their patriarch. But they are not alone in their vigil. Around them hovers a clan of mischievous immortals—Zeus, Pan, and Hermes among them—who begin to stir up trouble for the Godleys, to sometimes wildly unintended effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Infinities about?
From the Booker Prize-winning author of The Sea comes a novel that is at once a gloriously earthy romp and a wise look at the terrible, wonderful plight of being human.
“One of the great living masters of English-language prose. The Infinities is a dazzling example of that mastery.” —Los Angeles Times
On a languid midsummer’s day in the countryside, the Godley family gathers at the bedside of Adam, a renowned mathematician and their patriarch. But they are not alone in their vigil. Around them hovers a clan of mischievous immortals—Zeus, Pan, and Hermes among them—who begin to stir up trouble for the Godleys, to sometimes wildly unintended effect.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Infinities?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of The Infinities?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780307474391
Is The Infinities part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage International
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Infinities?
John Banville
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Infinities is available as paperback(ISBN 9780307474391) and altformat(ISBN 9780307272799) and ebook(ISBN 9780307592873) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307706669) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307706683) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780307706676) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780307706652)
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