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Historical Fiction· United Kingdom

Sacred Hunger

by Barry Unsworth
Aggregate Editorial Score74/100
★Booker Prize
Published 1992629 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1992, Sacred Hunger established Barry Unsworth as one of the defining voices in historical fiction. A Liverpool merchant's ship sets sail for West Africa and the Americas in the eighteenth century in this epic shared Booker Prize winner. Unsworth's novel is a devastating moral account of the slave trade, told with extraordinary historical detail and novelistic power. Themes of slave trade, colonialism, morality run through the work. The book has received recognition from Booker Prize 1992.

Book Details

AuthorBarry Unsworth
Published1992
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages629
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
ISBN9780393309850
Editorial Score74/100
About the Category

🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Booker Prize
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199266
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About the Author
Barry Unsworth
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sacred Hunger about?

A Liverpool merchant's ship sets sail for West Africa and the Americas in the eighteenth century in this epic shared Booker Prize winner. Unsworth's novel is a devastating moral account of the slave trade, told with extraordinary historical detail and novelistic power.

Who wrote Sacred Hunger?

Sacred Hunger was written by Barry Unsworth, from United Kingdom. First published in 1992.

What awards has Sacred Hunger won?

Sacred Hunger has received the following awards and honours: Booker Prize 1992.

Is Sacred Hunger worth reading?

Sacred Hunger is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 66/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in slave trade, colonialism, morality.

Where can I buy Sacred Hunger?

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What category is Sacred Hunger?

Sacred Hunger is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

What country is Sacred Hunger from?

Sacred Hunger originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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