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Absorbing journey through corporeal landscapes.
This isn't your average read; it's a literary odyssey that delves deep into the physicality and the primal aspects of human existence. It's a ticket into a lush and untamed mental wilderness that could resonate with anyone looking to explore the depths of their senses and instincts. If you crave a narrative that gnaws at the raw edges of being, "The Complete Wild Body" could be a compelling companion.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780876855515
Publisher: Black Sparrow Press
Date of Publication: 1982-07-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.5
(rated by 6 readers)
Description
Short stories depicting the encounters of the humorist, Ker-Orr, with strange characters present a satirical view of society.
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Absorbing journey through corporeal landscapes.
This isn't your average read; it's a literary odyssey that delves deep into the physicality and the primal aspects of human existence. It's a ticket into a lush and untamed mental wilderness that could resonate with anyone looking to explore the depths of their senses and instincts. If you crave a narrative that gnaws at the raw edges of being, "The Complete Wild Body" could be a compelling companion.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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