The flies festered over the bodies, in some way aware that the war had ended and determined to hoard every morsel of flesh for the coming famine of t… - J. G. Ballard

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The flies festered over the bodies, in some way aware that the war had ended and determined to hoard every morsel of flesh for the coming famine of the peace.

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About J. G. Ballard

James Graham Ballard (15 November 1930 – 19 April 2009) was a British novelist and short story writer who was a prominent member of the New Wave in science fiction. Among his most famous books are the controversial Crash, High-Rise and the autobiographical novel Empire of the Sun, all of which have been adapted to film.

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Native Name: James Graham Ballard
Alternative Names: James Graham "J. G." Ballard
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