J.G. Farrell

Author

J.G. Farrell (1935–1979) was a British-Irish novelist whose Empire Trilogy — Troubles, The Siege of Krishnapur, and The Singapore Grip — is considered one of the great achievements of twentieth-century English fiction. The Siege of Krishnapur, which won the Booker Prize, is set during the Indian Mutiny of 1857 and brilliantly examines... the absurdities and brutality of empire. Farrell's writing combines dark comedy, vivid historical detail, and sharp political insight. His early death at forty-four cut short one of the most promising careers in British literature. His audiobooks and books are essential for lovers of literary and historical fiction. Read more Show less