The Woman the Ape
By: Peter Hoeg
The Woman and the Ape is 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
- Author: Peter Hoeg
- Language: English
- Publisher: Penguin
- ISBN13: 9780006547839