Mr g

A Novel About the Creation

Fiction & Literature, Psychological, Literary
Cover of the book Mr g by Alan Lightman, Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Alan Lightman ISBN: 9780307907042
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Publication: January 24, 2012
Imprint: Vintage Language: English
Author: Alan Lightman
ISBN: 9780307907042
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication: January 24, 2012
Imprint: Vintage
Language: English

“As I remember, I had just woken up from a nap when I decided to create the universe.”
 
So begins Alan Lightman’s playful and profound new novel, Mr g, the story of Creation as told by God. Barraged by the constant advisements and bickerings of Aunt Penelope and Uncle Deva, who live with their nephew in the shimmering Void, Mr g proceeds to create time, space, and matter. Then come stars, planets, animate matter, consciousness, and, finally, intelligent beings with moral dilemmas. Mr g is all powerful but not all knowing and does much of his invention by trial and error.

Even the best-laid plans can go awry, and Mr g discovers that with his creation of space and time come some unforeseen consequences—especially in the form of the mysterious Belhor, a clever and devious rival. An intellectual equal to Mr g, Belhor delights in provoking him: Belhor demands an explanation for the inexplicable, requests that the newly created intelligent creatures not be subject to rational laws, and maintains the necessity of evil. As Mr g watches his favorite universe grow into maturity, he begins to understand how the act of creation can change himself, the Creator.

With echoes of Calvino, Rushdie, and Saramago, combining science, theology, and moral philosophy, Mr g is a stunningly imaginative work that celebrates the tragic and joyous nature of existence on the grandest possible scale.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

“As I remember, I had just woken up from a nap when I decided to create the universe.”
 
So begins Alan Lightman’s playful and profound new novel, Mr g, the story of Creation as told by God. Barraged by the constant advisements and bickerings of Aunt Penelope and Uncle Deva, who live with their nephew in the shimmering Void, Mr g proceeds to create time, space, and matter. Then come stars, planets, animate matter, consciousness, and, finally, intelligent beings with moral dilemmas. Mr g is all powerful but not all knowing and does much of his invention by trial and error.

Even the best-laid plans can go awry, and Mr g discovers that with his creation of space and time come some unforeseen consequences—especially in the form of the mysterious Belhor, a clever and devious rival. An intellectual equal to Mr g, Belhor delights in provoking him: Belhor demands an explanation for the inexplicable, requests that the newly created intelligent creatures not be subject to rational laws, and maintains the necessity of evil. As Mr g watches his favorite universe grow into maturity, he begins to understand how the act of creation can change himself, the Creator.

With echoes of Calvino, Rushdie, and Saramago, combining science, theology, and moral philosophy, Mr g is a stunningly imaginative work that celebrates the tragic and joyous nature of existence on the grandest possible scale.

More books from Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

Cover of the book The Dictator's Learning Curve by Alan Lightman
Cover of the book The Silver Chalice by Alan Lightman
Cover of the book Strega by Alan Lightman
Cover of the book Reservation Road by Alan Lightman
Cover of the book Joseph Smith by Alan Lightman
Cover of the book Southern Lady Code by Alan Lightman
Cover of the book Collected Later Poems by Alan Lightman
Cover of the book Soul: God, Self and New Cosmology by Alan Lightman
Cover of the book American War by Alan Lightman
Cover of the book Pass the Butterworms by Alan Lightman
Cover of the book A Fiery Peace in a Cold War by Alan Lightman
Cover of the book The Buddha in the Attic by Alan Lightman
Cover of the book Los restos del dia by Alan Lightman
Cover of the book Wild Gratitude by Alan Lightman
Cover of the book The Glister by Alan Lightman
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy