About the book
A reimagining of one of Shakespeare's most well-read tragedies, by the contemporary, critically acclaimed master of domestic drama
Henry Dunbar, the once all-powerful head of a global media corporation, is not having a good day. In his dotage he hands over care of the corporation to his two eldest daughters, Abby and Megan, but as relations sour he starts to doubt the wisdom of past decisions.
Now imprisoned in Meadowmeade, an upscale sanatorium in rural England, with only a demented alcoholic comedian as company, Dunbar starts planning his escape. As he flees into the hills, his family is hot on his heels. But who will find him first, his beloved youngest daughter, Florence, or the tigresses Abby and Megan, so keen to divest him of his estate?
Edward St Aubyn is renowned for his masterwork, the five Melrose novels, which dissect with savage and beautiful precision the agonies of family life. His take on King Lear, Shakespeare’s most devastating family story, is an excoriating novel for and of our times – an examination of power, money and the value of forgiveness.
Editions of Dunbar
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781101904282
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781101904305
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345810281
- EBook
- ISBN 9780345810304
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101904299
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780525495451
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780525495468
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A reimagining of one of Shakespeare's most well-read tragedies, by the contemporary, critically acclaimed master of domestic drama
Henry Dunbar, the once all-powerful head of a global media corporation, is not having a good day. In his dotage he hands over care of the corporation to his two eldest daughters, Abby and Megan, but as relations sour he starts to doubt the wisdom of past decisions.
Now imprisoned in Meadowmeade, an upscale sanatorium in rural England, with only a demented alcoholic comedian as company, Dunbar starts planning his escape. As he flees into the hills, his family is hot on his heels. But who will find him first, his beloved youngest daughter, Florence, or the tigresses Abby and Megan, so keen to divest him of his estate?
Edward St Aubyn is renowned for his masterwork, the five Melrose novels, which dissect with savage and beautiful precision the agonies of family life. His take on King Lear, Shakespeare’s most devastating family story, is an excoriating novel for and of our times – an examination of power, money and the value of forgiveness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunbar about?
A reimagining of one of Shakespeare's most well-read tragedies, by the contemporary, critically acclaimed master of domestic drama
Henry Dunbar, the once all-powerful head of a global media corporation, is not having a good day. In his dotage he hands over care of the corporation to his two eldest daughters, Abby and Megan, but as relations sour he starts to doubt the wisdom of past decisions.
Now imprisoned in Meadowmeade, an upscale sanatorium in rural England, with only a demented alcoholic comedian as company, Dunbar starts planning his escape. As he flees into the hills, his family is hot on his heels. But who will find him first, his beloved youngest daughter, Florence, or the tigresses Abby and Megan, so keen to divest him of his estate?
Edward St Aubyn is renowned for his masterwork, the five Melrose novels, which dissect with savage and beautiful precision the agonies of family life. His take on King Lear, Shakespeare’s most devastating family story, is an excoriating novel for and of our times – an examination of power, money and the value of forgiveness.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Dunbar?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Dunbar?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781101904282
Is Dunbar part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Hogarth Shakespeare
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Dunbar?
Edward St. Aubyn
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Dunbar is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781101904282) and paperback(ISBN 9781101904305) and paperback(ISBN 9780345810281) and ebook(ISBN 9780345810304) and ebook(ISBN 9781101904299) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780525495451) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780525495468)
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