Omul Istoriei

Howard Kirk teaches sociology at a modern university in the 1970s. Its glass and concrete buildings frame a world of campus politics. He urges those around him to embrace the radical left. He calls for all social rules to face doubt. Yet he exempts himself from the demands he makes on others.

Malcolm Bradbury’s novel explores the gap between Kirk’s claims and his deeds. Kirk manipulates colleagues, students and friends to secure his own power. He uses sexual schemes and political conflict to get his way. Behind his rebel pose lies a wish to keep his comfortable place. He seeks more women and tries to drive out political rivals. The irony rests on a rebel who protects his own status. This edition belongs to the Desenul din covor series.