Empire of the Sun by J. G. Ballard
"Empire of the Sun" is a semi-autobiographical novel that tells the story of a young British boy's experiences in Shanghai during World War II. After being separated from his parents during the Japanese invasion, he is forced to fend for himself in a world turned upside down by war. The novel vividly portrays the harsh realities of life in a Japanese internment camp, where the protagonist learns to adapt and survive amid the chaos and brutality.
The 1250th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1984
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 92,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- James Tait Black Memorial Prize: Fiction (James Tait Black Memorial Prize)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)