Woman and the Ape A Novel

Name: Woman and the Ape A Novel
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ISBN: 9780312427122

ISBN-10: 0312427123

ISBN-13: 9780312427122

Edition: N/A

Authors: Peter Hoeg, Barbara Haveland, Peter Hï¿½eg

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The Woman and the Apeis the story of a unique and unforgettable couple--Madelene and Erasmus. Madelene is the wife of Adam Burden, a distinguished behavioral scientist. Erasmus--the unlikely prince--is a 300-pound ape. Brought to the Burdens' London home after escaping from animal smugglers, Erasmus is discovered to be a highly intelligent anthropoid ape, the closest thing yet to a human being. Madelene decides to save Erasmus, and between them blossoms a profound affection as deep as any human relationship. A fable for our time,The Woman and the Apeposes searching questions about the nature of love, freedom, and humanity.

Book details

List price: $21.00
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 10/30/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 5.25" wide x 8.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English

JESPER HOFFMEYER is Professor in the Biosemiotics Group at the Institute of Molecular Biology at the University of Copenhagen. He has published six books in Danish on social and philosophical aspects of biology and is a regular contributor to leading Danish newspapers. He has been the editor of two major Danish magazines on science, technxnd society, and is presently a member of the board for The Centre for Ethics and Law, University of Copenhagen.