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The Sheltering Sky; Let It Come Down; The Spider's House - Library of America Series

by Paul Bowles
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The Sheltering Sky; Let It Come Down; The Spider's House - Library of America Series - Thryft
The Sheltering Sky; Let It Come Down; The Spider's House - Library of America Series - Thryft

Existential journey through North African desolation.

If you're drawn to stories that explore the depths of alienation and the search for meaning, "The Sheltering Sky" might just captivate you. Set against the stark, unforgiving landscape of North Africa, this book isn't just a geographical journey but a profound plunge into the existential crises. You'll find the writing as mesmerizing as the desert it describes, and the characters’ internal battles as challenging as the external ones they face. This book resonates with those who appreciate philosophical undertones and the raw truths of human nature.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Sheltering Sky; Let It Come Down; The Spider's House - Library of America Series

by Paul Bowles
Save up to 37%
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ISBN: 9781931082198
Author: Paul Bowles
Publisher: Library of America
Date of Publication: 2002-08-26
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Literary Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.17
(rated by 282 readers)

Description

Paul Bowles, a renowned American composer turned powerful writer, presents a collection of his first three novels in this Library of America series. The Sheltering Sky follows the unraveling journey of a married couple in the Sahara, Let It Come Down delves into the descent of a man in Tangier, and The Spider's House explores the clash between colonial and nationalist factions in Morocco. Bowles' work captures the essence of outsiders and cultural collisions with elegant prose and understated wit.
 

Existential journey through North African desolation.

If you're drawn to stories that explore the depths of alienation and the search for meaning, "The Sheltering Sky" might just captivate you. Set against the stark, unforgiving landscape of North Africa, this book isn't just a geographical journey but a profound plunge into the existential crises. You'll find the writing as mesmerizing as the desert it describes, and the characters’ internal battles as challenging as the external ones they face. This book resonates with those who appreciate philosophical undertones and the raw truths of human nature.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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