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| Author | Mat Johnson |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | Spiegel & Grau |
Publication date | March 1, 2011 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 336 |
| ISBN | 978-0-8129-8158-2 |
Pym is the third novel by American author Mat Johnson, published on March 1, 2011. A satirical fantasy inspired by The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket, Edgar Allan Poe's only novel, the book explores racial politics and identity in America, and Antarctica. The novel was written over a period of nine years and has been well received by critics, who have praised its lighthearted and humorous style of social criticism.