Grimus
by Rushdie, Salman
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- See description
- ISBN 10
- 0586086145
- ISBN 13
- 9780586086148
- Seller
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Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Grimus is a 1975 fantasy and science fiction novel written by Salman Rushdie. The story loosely follows Flapping Eagle, a young Indian who receives the gift of immortality after drinking a magic fluid. After drinking the fluid, Flapping Eagle wanders the earth for 777 years 7 months and 7 days, searching for his immortal sister and exploring identities before falling through a hole in the Mediterranean Sea.
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- Bookseller
- Cocksparrow Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5705
- Title
- Grimus
- Author
- Rushdie, Salman
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint.
- ISBN 10
- 0586086145
- ISBN 13
- 9780586086148
- Publisher
- Paladin
- Place of Publication
- London UK 256
- Date Published
- 1989-01-01
- Size
- 19.6 x 13 x 2 cm
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