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Is Tintin literature? Uncover the hidden depths of Hergé’s iconic comics.
Tintin And The Secret Of Literature
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- Paperback
212 pages
- Release Date
31 July 2011
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Summary
Unveiling Tintin: A Literary Expedition
Hergé’s Tintin adventures, translated into over fifty languages and beloved by generations, prompt a compelling question: Is Tintin literature? Tom McCarthy argues that Tintin’s characters and plots rival those of great novelists.
Taking inspiration from Tintin’s own investigative spirit, McCarthy decodes Hergé’s work, uncovering a narrative of hushed-up royal descent intertwined with Hergé’s family history. This exploration reveals re…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781847084224 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1847084222 |
| Author: | Tom McCarthy |
| Publisher: | Granta Books |
| Imprint: | Granta Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 212 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 31 July 2011 |
| Weight: | 171g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 15mm |
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About The Author
Tom McCarthy
Tom McCarthy is an artist and writer, and has written several books, articles and essays, including the novels Men in Space, Remainder and C. He lives in London.
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