Infernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffman
Editorial PENGUIN BOOKS
Mainland Spain
- Publisher PENGUIN BOOKS
- ISBN13 9780141046686
- ISBN10 0141046686
- Type Book
- Pages 265
- Language English
- Bookbinding Paperback
Sections
English LiteratureInfernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffman
Editorial PENGUIN BOOKS
Mainland Spain
Book Details
Penguin Decades bring you the novels that helped shape modern Britain. When they were published, some were bestsellers, some were considered scandalous, and others were simply misunderstood. All represent their time and helped define their generation, while today each is considered a landmark work of storytelling.
Angela Carter'sáThe Infernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffmanáwas published in 1972, and is a magical, satirical adventure. Desiderio is stricken with love for Albertina, a woman he sees only in his dreams. He must also battle against Doctor Hoffman and his mysterious machines, as they bend time and space to turn Desiderio's city into a nightmare of lust, insanity and crime. But the evil Doctor is also Albertina's father...