The Underground Man (novel)
The Underground Man (1997) is a novel by Mick Jackson. Critically acclaimed, it was shortlisted for the Booker Prize for that year.[1] It shows the life of an eccentric and reclusive Victorian Duke, loosely modelled on William Cavendish-Scott-Bentinck, 5th Duke of Portland. His latest scheme involves building a set of tunnels beneath his estate.
In 2016 it was adapted for the stage by Nick Wood for Nottingham Playhouse.
References[]
- ^ "Prize archive: 1997". Themanbookerprize.com. Retrieved 2011-01-03.
External links[]
- Official webpage
- Fantastic Fiction
- Interview on bookmunch
- Review on The Edge
- Review Summary on All Readers
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- 1997 British novels
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