by Barry Unsworth · Círculo de Lectores. · tapa dura · ISBN 9788422658672
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Sacred Hunger is a novel by British author Barry Unsworth, published in 1992. The story is set in the 18th century and narrates the vicissitudes of a slave ship, the Liverpool Merchant, and the intertwined lives of its crew, the slaves it transports, and the investors who finance the voyage. The novel explores themes such as greed, exploitation, the brutality of slavery, and complex human relationships in a turbulent historical context. Unsworth weaves a narrative rich in historical details and memorable characters, offering a critical look at one of the darkest chapters in human history.
Barry Unsworth FRSL was an English writer known for his historical fiction. He published 17 novels, and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize three times, winning once for the 1992 novel Sacred Hunger.
