THE ENGLISH PATIENT

Description

Title: The English Patient
Author: Michael Ondaatje
Publisher: Bloomsbury (2017)
Format: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9781526607928

The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje is a beautifully written literary novel that blends history, romance, and memory.

Set during the final months of World War II, the story takes place in a ruined Italian villa where four individuals seek refuge from the devastation of war. Among them is a severely burned man known only as the English patient, whose mysterious past slowly unfolds through fragments of memory.

As the characters share stories and confront their own histories, the novel reveals themes of love, loss, identity, and the lingering effects of war. Ondaatje’s lyrical prose and layered narrative create a deeply moving and atmospheric reading experience.

Winner of the prestigious Booker Prize, The English Patient is widely regarded as one of the most powerful literary works of modern fiction.

Published by Bloomsbury, this paperback edition is perfect for readers who enjoy historical fiction and emotionally rich literary storytelling.