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Adam Foulds
Adam Foulds is a British novelist and poet who contributed to Granta 110. He is best known for historical fiction like The Quickening Maze and is recognized for his clear,
Quickening Maze
Synopsis
Set in a 19th-century asylum, this novel explores the lives of real-life poets, including John Clare, as they grapple with mental illness and the confines of their institutionalization. The story delves into the complexities of the human mind and the societal perceptions of madness during the Victorian era. It offers a poignant look at creativity, suffering, and the search for meaning within a restrictive world.