The English Patient
Winner of the Golden Man Booker Prize
(Author) Michael OndaatjeWINNER OF THE GOLDEN MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2018'Magnificent' Sunday Times'The best piece of fiction I've read in years' Independent on SundayThe final curtain is closing on the Second World War and in an abandoned Italian village. Hana, a nurse, tends to her sole remaining patient. Rescued from a burning plane, the anonymous Englishman is damaged beyond recognition and haunted by painful memories. The only clue Hana has to unlocking his past is the one thing he clung on to through the fire - a copy of The Histories by Herodotus, covered with hand-written notes detailing a tragic love affair.
Michael Ondaatje
Michael Ondaatje is a Sri Lankan-born Canadian novelist and poet known for his lyrical prose and evocative storytelling. His most notable works include "The English Patient," which won the Booker Prize and was adapted into an Academy Award-winning film, and "In the Skin of a Lion." Ondaatje is celebrated for his innovative narrative techniques, blending historical fiction with elements of poetry and memoir. His work often explores themes of identity, memory, and the impact of war on individuals. Ondaatje's contributions to literature have had a significant influence on the postmodern novel genre, inspiring a new generation of writers to experiment with form and style.
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