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Paul Bowles: The Sheltering Sky, Let It Come Down, The Spider'S House (Loa #134) (Library Of America Paul Bowles Edition)
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Paul Bowles Had Already Established Himself As An Important American Composer When, At The Age Of Thirtyeight, He Published The Sheltering Sky And Became Widely Recognized As One Of The Most Powerful Writers Of The Postwar Period. By The Time Of His Death In 1999 He Had Become A Unique And Legendary Figure In Modern Literary Culture. From His Base In Tangier He Produced Novels, Stories, And Travel Writings In Which Exquisite Surfaces And Violent Undercurrents Mingle.This Library Of America Volume, Containing His First Three Novels, With Its Companion Collected Stories And Later Writings, Is The First Annotated Edition Of Bowless Work, Offering The Full Range Of His Literary Achievement: The Portrait Of An Outsider Who Was One Of The Essential American Writers Of The Last Half Century.The Sheltering Sky (1949), Which Remains Bowless Most Celebrated Work, Describes The Unraveling Of A Young, Sophisticated, And Adventuresome Married Couple As They Make Their Way Into The Sahara. In A Prose Style Of Meticulous Calm And Stunning Visual Precision, Bowles Tracks Port And Kit Moresby On A Journey Through The Desert That Culminates In Death And Madness.In Let It Come Down (1952), Bowles Plots The Doomed Trajectory Of Nelson Dyar, A New York Bank Teller Who Comes To Tangier In Search Of A Different Life And Ends Up Giving In To His Darkest Impulses. Rich In Descriptions Of The Corruption And Decadence Of The International Zone In The Last Days Before Moroccan Independence, Bowless Second Novel Is An Alternately Comic And Horrific Account Of A Descent Into Nihilism.The Spiders House (1955), The Longest And Most Complex Of Bowless Novels, Is Set Against The End Of French Rule In Morocco. Its Charactersranging From A Moroccan Boy Gifted With Spiritual Healing Power To An American Writer Who Regrets The Passing Of Traditional Waysare Caught Up In The Clash Between Colonial And Nationalist Factions, And Are Forced To Confront Cultural Gulfs Widened By Political Violence.Bowleswho Once Told An Interviewer, Ive Always Wanted To Get As Far As Possible From The Place Where I Was Borncharts The Collisions Between Civilized Exiles And Unfamiliar Societies That They Can Never Really Grasp. In Fiction Of Slowly Gathering Menace, He Achieves Effects Of Horror And Dislocation With An Elegantly Spare Style And Understated Wit.Library Of America Is An Independent Nonprofit Cultural Organization Founded In 1979 To Preserve Our Nations Literary Heritage By Publishing, And Keeping Permanently In Print, Americas Best And Most Significant Writing. The Library Of America Series Includes More Than 300 Volumes To Date, Authoritative Editions That Average 1,000 Pages In Length, Feature Cloth Covers, Sewn Bindings, And Ribbon Markers, And Are Printed On Premium Acidfree Paper That Will Last For Centuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the main themes explored in Paul Bowles' works? A: Paul Bowles' works often explore themes of existentialism, cultural dislocation, and the clash between civilization and nature. His novels delve into the psychological and moral dilemmas faced by individuals in unfamiliar environments.
- Q: How does 'The Sheltering Sky' depict the journey of its characters? A: 'The Sheltering Sky' follows the unraveling of a young couple, Port and Kit Moresby, as they journey through the Sahara, facing death and madness amidst the stark desert landscape.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers new to Paul Bowles? A: Yes, this collection is suitable for new readers as it presents Bowles' first three novels, providing a comprehensive introduction to his literary style and thematic concerns.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style in this volume? A: Readers can expect a prose style that is meticulously calm with stunning visual precision, featuring elegant language and understated wit throughout Bowles' narratives.
- Q: How many pages does this collection contain? A: This collection contains a total of 940 pages, providing ample content for an in-depth exploration of Bowles' early works.
- Q: What is the condition of the book in this listing? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still functional and readable.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on August 26, 2002, as part of the Library of America series.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book features a hardcover binding, making it durable and suitable for long-term use.
- Q: Are there any notable characters in 'The Spider's House'? A: Yes, 'The Spider's House' features diverse characters, including a Moroccan boy with spiritual healing abilities and an American writer grappling with the impact of colonialism.
- Q: What is the significance of the Library of America series? A: The Library of America series aims to preserve America's literary heritage by publishing authoritative editions of significant American writing, ensuring they remain in print for future readers.