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This memorable debut novel explores Dublin's every corner, including a first-of-its-kind portrayal of its thriving gay nightlife, through the eyes of a young man seduced by a secret society's ancient reading rituals, based on the sortes virgilianae. In brilliant prose, author Barry McCrea gives readers a psychologically gripping tale set within the intertwining worlds of literature and the living. When freshman Niall Lenihan moves to Trinity College, he dives into unfamiliar social scenes,quickly becoming fascinated by a reclusive pair of students - literary "mystics" who let signs and symbols from books determine their actions. Reluctantly, they admit him to their private sessions, and what begins as an intriguing game for Niall becomes increasingly esoteric, dramatic, and addictive. As Niall discovers the true nature of the pursuits in which he has become entangled, The First Verse traces a young man's search for identity, companionship, and a cult's shadowy origins in the pages of literature and the people of a city. Fans of Donna Tartt's The Secret History or Patricia Highsmith's The Talented Mr. Ripley will be mesmerized by the strange, page-turning world of this astonishing first novel from a dazzling new literary voice.
| ISBN-13 | 9780786715138 |
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| ISBN-10 | 0786715138 |
| Weight | 0.85 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.50 x 1.00 x 8.25 In |
| List Price | $14.95 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Language | English |
| Pages | 320 pages |
| Publisher | Carroll & Graf |
| Published On | 2005-05-18 |
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