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Cities Of The Plain: A Novel (Border Trilogy, Vol. 3),Used
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In This Final Volume Of The Border Trilogy, Two Men Marked By The Boyhood Adventures Of All The Pretty Horses And The Crossing Now Stand Together, In The Still Point Between Their Vivid Pasts And Uncertain Futures, To Confront A Country Changing Or Already Changed Beyond Recognition.In The Fall Of 1952, John Grady Cole And Billy Parhamnine Years Apart In Age, Yet With A Kinship Greater Than Perhaps They Knoware Cowboys On A New Mexico Ranch Encroached Upon From The North, At Alamogordo, By The Military. To The South, Always On The Horizon Are The Mountains Of Mexico, Looming Over El Paso, Ciudad Jurez And All The Cities Of The Plain.Bound By Nature To Horses And Cattle And Range, These Two Discover That Ranchlife Domesticity Is Compromised, For Them And The Men They Work With, By A Geometry Of Loss Afflicting Old And Young Alike, Those Who Have Survived It And Anyone About To Try. And What Draws One Of Them Across The Border Again And Again, What Would Bind 'Those Disparate But Fragile Worlds,' Is A Girl Seized By Ill Fortune, And A Love As Dangerous As It Is Inevitable.This Story Of Friendship And Passion Is Enfolded In A Narrative Replete With Character And Place And Eventa Blind Musician, A Marauding Pack Of Dogs, Curio Shops And Ancient Petroglyphs, A Precocious Shoeshine Boy, Trail Drives From The Century Before, Midnight On The Highwayand With Landforms And Wildlife And Horses And Men, Most Of All Men And The Women They Love And Mourn, Men And Their Persistence And Memories And Dreams.With The Terrible Beauty Of Cities Of The Plainwith Its Magisterial Prose, Humor Both Wry And Outright, Fierce Conviction And Unwavering Humanitycormac Mccarthy Has Completed A Landmark Of Our Literature And Times, An Epic That Reaches From Tales Of The Old West, The World Past, Into The New Millennium, The World To Come.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Cities of the Plain'? A: The main theme of 'Cities of the Plain' revolves around friendship, love, and the changes in the American West, focusing on two cowboys, John Grady Cole and Billy Parham, as they navigate their pasts and uncertain futures amidst a changing landscape.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Cities of the Plain'? A: The author of 'Cities of the Plain' is Cormac McCarthy, a renowned American novelist known for his impactful storytelling and rich prose.
- Q: What is the publication date of this novel? A: The novel was published on May 7, 1998, and the release date for the book was May 12, 1998.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating that it is in pristine condition and has not been previously owned.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Cities of the Plain' have? A: This edition of 'Cities of the Plain' is a hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Cities of the Plain'? A: The book contains a total of 304 pages.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, 'Cities of the Plain' is the third volume in Cormac McCarthy's Border Trilogy, following 'All the Pretty Horses' and 'The Crossing'.
- Q: What genre does 'Cities of the Plain' belong to? A: The novel is categorized under the Western genre, exploring themes relevant to the American West.
- Q: What are the key features of the book? A: Key features of 'Cities of the Plain' include its engaging narrative, rich character development, and exploration of themes like loss and love set against the backdrop of the changing American landscape.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'Cities of the Plain' available? A: The listing refers to the First Edition of 'Cities of the Plain', which is often sought after by collectors and fans of Cormac McCarthy.