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Alternate HistoryHistorical FantasyHistorical Fiction

The Alteration

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  • 1976 first published
  • 208 pages
  • 13 editions
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The Alteration is a 1976 alternate history and historical fantasy novel by Kingsley Amis. It deals with alternative history, Castrati, choirboys and Catholic Church.

8 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 13 editions.

At about 208 pages, most readers finish it in 3–4 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Historical fiction
  • Castratos in fiction
  • British and irish fiction, Fictional works by one author
  • Alternative history
  • Fantasy fiction
  • Castrati
  • Choirboys
  • Alternative histories, Fiction
  • Catholic Church
  • Satire
  • Science fiction
  • England
  • Science Fiction
  • Alternative History

Quick answers

Who wrote The Alteration?

The Alteration was written by Kingsley Amis and first published in 1976.

What genre is The Alteration?

It is usually shelved as Alternate History, Historical Fantasy and Historical Fiction.

How long is The Alteration?

The median edition has 208 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Alteration?

Readers who like it often enjoy Ring Shout, Settling Accounts and Red Prophet.

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