The main character of the novel decides that he is the next Messiah, and travels to Tammany to proclaim himself as such.
This book opens with a message from the publisher, noting that two of their five editors quit over the decision to publish this work – understandable, since it does take a rather casual attitude towards rape, bestiality, and incest, all of which appear at some point in the story. The plot itself consists of an elaborate extended metaphor for the Cold War: New Tammany College is engaged in a "Quiet Riot" with nearby Student-Unionist College. The main character of the novel decides that he is the next Messiah, and travels to Tammany to proclaim himself as such. FTP, identify this novel by John Barth.
This book opens with a message from the publisher, noting that two of their five editors quit over the decision to publish this work – understandable, since it does take a rather casual attitude towards rape, bestiality, and incest, all of which appear at some point in the story.
{Giles Goat-Boy}