Unclay
Cover of the 2018 edition by New Directions | |
| Author | T. F. Powys |
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| Language | English |
| Genres | Novel, Allegory |
| Publisher | Chatto & Windus |
Publication date | 1931 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| ISBN | 9780811228206 |
Unclay is an allegorical novel written by English writer T. F. Powys, first published in 1931. This was the last novel published during Powys' life.
In the novel, a personified Death arrives in an obscure village with a parchment detailing his assignment. After losing the document, Death decides to stay in the village for a vacation and to personally observe human life.