An Awfully Big Adventure (novel)
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An Awfully Big Adventure is a novel written by Beryl Bainbridge. It was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1990[1] and adapted as a movie in 1995. The story was inspired by Bainbridge's own experiences working at the Liverpool Playhouse in her youth.[2] The title is an ironic reference to the original Peter Pan story, in which Peter says "To die will be an awfully big adventure."
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Author | Beryl Bainbridge |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Genre | Psychological Fiction, Theatre-fiction |
Publisher | Duckworth |
Publication date | 1989 |
Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
ISBN | 978-0-7531-5120-4 |
Preceded by | Watson's Apology |
Followed by | The Birthday Boys |
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