Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders

# Lincoln in the Bardo

Novel by George Saunders
Lincoln in the Bardo is George Saunders's 2017 experimental novel about Abraham Lincoln's grief over his son Willie's death, set in a supernatural purgatory (the "bardo") where ghosts reside, and explores themes of love, loss, and the Civil War through a unique, multi-voiced narrative. The story blends historical fact with magical realism, using a chorus of spirits to witness Lincoln's sorrow and Willie's struggle to move on, ultimately connecting personal grief to the nation's suffering. It won the 2017 Booker Prize and is known for its innovative structure and profound emotional depth.