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Alan Bilton

    Alan Bilton delves into the depths of the human psyche and the complexities of modern existence. As an academic with expertise in American literature and film, he penetrates the core of modernist and postmodernist currents. His writing explores themes of identity and the unconscious with psychoanalytic precision. He translates his rich academic insights into compelling literary works that resonate with the intellectual and emotional aspects of the reading experience.

    The End of the Yellow House
    • The End of the Yellow House

      • 318 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Set in a sanatorium in Central Russia during the tumult of the 1919 civil war, the narrative unfolds after the chief doctor's murder, leading to a surreal sequence of events. The story intertwines elements of mystery and the supernatural, featuring secret police, a Tsar's double, and bizarre occurrences like giant corpses and possessed cats. As the characters navigate this chaotic landscape, themes of madness and sorcery emerge, creating a fantastical and exuberant exploration of a war-torn society.

      The End of the Yellow House2024