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The Infernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffman

by Angela Carter · 1972

Magical Realism · ranked #16 in category

Desiderio, an employee of the city under a bizarre reality attack from Doctor Hoffman's mysterious machines, has fallen in love with Albertina, the Doctor's daughter. But Albertina, a beautiful woman

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Category
Magical Realism
First published
1972 · 1970s
Author
Angela Carter
Standing
Recommended

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