Ingenious Pain, by Andrew Miller First Edition
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"Ingenious Pain" by Andrew Miller tells the story of an 18th Century English surgeon, born with a unique immunity to pain, which allows him to excel in his profession while remaining oblivious to the suffering of others. This unusual condition leads him to gain favor with the Empress of Russia, but his journey takes a dramatic turn when he encounters a witch who grants him the sensation of pain for the first time. This new experience drives him to madness, yet after recovering in an asylum, he emerges with a profound understanding of humanity: without the ability to feel pain, one cannot truly comprehend what it means to be human. The novel, published by Sceptre in 1997, spans 337 pages."
BCDE first printing. Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear. Price not clipped.
Sceptre
Hardcover
ISBN: 0151002584
First Edition
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"Ingenious Pain" by Andrew Miller tells the story of an 18th Century English surgeon, born with a unique immunity to pain, which allows him to excel in his profession while remaining oblivious to the suffering of others. This unusual condition leads him to gain favor with the Empress of Russia, but his journey takes a dramatic turn when he encounters a witch who grants him the sensation of pain for the first time. This new experience drives him to madness, yet after recovering in an asylum, he emerges with a profound understanding of humanity: without the ability to feel pain, one cannot truly comprehend what it means to be human. The novel, published by Sceptre in 1997, spans 337 pages."
BCDE first printing. Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear. Price not clipped.
Sceptre
Hardcover
ISBN: 0151002584
First Edition
Free Shipping In the USA On All Books!