{"product_id":"little-wilson-and-big-god","title":"Little Wilson and Big God","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"445\" class=\"\"\u003eIn \u003cem data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eLittle Wilson and Big God\u003c\/em\u003e, Anthony Burgess delivers the first volume of his compelling autobiography, chronicling his early years up to the publication of his first novel. Known primarily for \u003cem data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"327\"\u003eA Clockwork Orange\u003c\/em\u003e, Burgess proves himself just as masterful in non-fiction, blending sharp wit, erudition, and a keen eye for detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"941\" class=\"\"\u003eThis memoir explores his childhood in Manchester, his experiences as a soldier during World War II, his work as a teacher, and his time in colonial Malaya. Burgess writes with humor and self-awareness, reflecting on his Catholic upbringing, his troubled marriage, and his growing literary ambitions. The \"Big God\" of the title refers to the presence (and at times, absence) of faith in his life, while \"Little Wilson\" is the young man searching for meaning amid personal and global upheavals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"968\" class=\"\"\u003eWhy read this book?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1051\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1051\" class=\"\"\u003eA brilliantly written and often humorous account of Burgess’s formative years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1147\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1147\" class=\"\"\u003eProvides insights into the influences that shaped \u003cem data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eA Clockwork Orange\u003c\/em\u003e and his other works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1238\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1238\" class=\"\"\u003eEngages with deep philosophical themes such as faith, identity, and creative ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1321\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1321\" class=\"\"\u003eOffers a richly detailed portrait of Britain in the early to mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1412\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1412\" class=\"\"\u003eIdeal for readers interested in literary memoirs and the inner life of a great writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1436\" class=\"\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1790\" class=\"\"\u003eAnthony Burgess (1917–1993) was a British writer, composer, and literary critic best known for his dystopian novel \u003cem data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003eA Clockwork Orange\u003c\/em\u003e. A prolific author, he wrote novels, screenplays, translations, and music, often exploring themes of free will, linguistics, and morality. His works reflect his vast knowledge of history, philosophy, and literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46152940093693,"sku":"","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/71R8Yyx_t2L._SL1500.jpg?v=1742997082","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/ja\/products\/little-wilson-and-big-god","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}