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Jerry Cornelius is a scientist, rock star, and assassin, navigating a pop art nightmare filled with kidnappings, murder, sex, and drugs. Together with his savvy partner, Miss Brunner, he seeks to control a revolutionary code for creating the ultimate human being—a modern messiah. This first installment of the Cornelius Quartet introduces the misadventures of Jerry Cornelius, a distinctive character shaped by a bewildering post-modern culture and an inspiration for generations. Michael Moorcock transcends genre boundaries, infusing his narrative with a vitality that reflects the volatile nature of contemporary life. The work masterfully handles the dizzying contingencies of mid-century imagination, blending identity games, falsified realities, and parodic history into a rich tapestry. Moorcock's creation can traverse mythical versions of today’s issues without simplifying them, offering a necessary gift in a world lacking imagination. Born in England, Moorcock has published over 50 books and was a key figure in the influential magazine New Worlds, which introduced the term "speculative fiction." In this groundbreaking novel, he anticipates the chaotic legacy of the 1960s, capturing a golden moment when everything seemed possible.
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The Jerry Cornelius Quartet - 1: The Final Programme, Michael Moorcock
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- Released
- 1979
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Moorcock
- Publisher
- Fontana
- Released
- 1979
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 223
- ISBN10
- 0006153410
- ISBN13
- 9780006153412
- Series
- Rating
- 3.3 out of 5
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- Jerry Cornelius is a scientist, rock star, and assassin, navigating a pop art nightmare filled with kidnappings, murder, sex, and drugs. Together with his savvy partner, Miss Brunner, he seeks to control a revolutionary code for creating the ultimate human being—a modern messiah. This first installment of the Cornelius Quartet introduces the misadventures of Jerry Cornelius, a distinctive character shaped by a bewildering post-modern culture and an inspiration for generations. Michael Moorcock transcends genre boundaries, infusing his narrative with a vitality that reflects the volatile nature of contemporary life. The work masterfully handles the dizzying contingencies of mid-century imagination, blending identity games, falsified realities, and parodic history into a rich tapestry. Moorcock's creation can traverse mythical versions of today’s issues without simplifying them, offering a necessary gift in a world lacking imagination. Born in England, Moorcock has published over 50 books and was a key figure in the influential magazine New Worlds, which introduced the term "speculative fiction." In this groundbreaking novel, he anticipates the chaotic legacy of the 1960s, capturing a golden moment when everything seemed possible.