The Evolution Man, Or, How I Ate My Father by Roy Lewis (Book Analysis)
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Unlock the more straightforward side of The Evolution Man, Or, How I Ate My Father with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Evolution Man, Or, How I Ate My Father by Roy Lewis, a vividly imagined retelling of the lives of the family of the first man to discover fire. Edward, the leader of his horde, recognises that his species is standing on the threshold of a major phase in their evolution, but his steadfast commitment to progress brings him into conflict with his family, including the reactionary Uncle Vanya and his sons, who want to keep his inventions for themselves instead of sharing them. The story is more than just an entertaining piece of fiction: it is also a prescient and richly documented historical novel. The Evolution Man, Or, How I Ate My Father is the best-known work of the English writer Roy Lewis, who also enjoyed a lengthy career in journalism. He died in London in 1996.
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Evolution Man, Or, How I Ate My Father by Roy Lewis, a vividly imagined retelling of the lives of the family of the first man to discover fire. Edward, the leader of his horde, recognises that his species is standing on the threshold of a major phase in their evolution, but his steadfast commitment to progress brings him into conflict with his family, including the reactionary Uncle Vanya and his sons, who want to keep his inventions for themselves instead of sharing them. The story is more than just an entertaining piece of fiction: it is also a prescient and richly documented historical novel. The Evolution Man, Or, How I Ate My Father is the best-known work of the English writer Roy Lewis, who also enjoyed a lengthy career in journalism. He died in London in 1996.
Find out everything you need to know about The Evolution Man, Or, How I Ate My Father in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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