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The ballad of habit and accident: A novel,Used
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The wild and melancholy wit of The Ginger Man twentyfive years ago setthe stage for Rock Brynner's hilarious, selfdestructive odyssey through mind games, metaphysics and music of his own generation. The son of Yul Brynner, Rock chronicles his ribald search for selfesteem in theshadow of his father's stardom. Like Brooke Hayward, he is a study inyouthful anxiety; but the hero of Rock Brynner's novel has a Rabelaisian madness all his own.Th pursuit of literature and philosophyleads him from Yale to Trinity College, Dublin, where he lives ahaphazard existence of total intoxication "Rock lived between habitand accident, between a bottle and a banana peel." In Paris he supportshimself, barely, writing the highly charged erotic fantasy included inThe Ballad. Aided by his father's celebrity, and loathing himself forusing it, Rock becomes the worldacclaimed star of Opium, a oneman show on Broadway; then, joining the anthems of the sixties, he istransformed into Redhat, the vagabond clown who walks halfway aroundthe world with the youthful dropouts along the subterranean trails. From ashrams in India to gypsy festivals in Europe, Rock hides himself in aminstrel's anonymity, and becomes a balladeer, a bottlecutter, and even a body guard to Muhammad Ali.When his personal is strippedaway by an executive nymph, he determines to kill himself on an epictranscontinental binge to end all binges. But half a million dollarslater, he is still alive, reduced to a bum on the curb with achargecard machine, "the only beggar in London who accepted AmericanExpress." When his grief has burned away his madness, and thecamaraderie of of rebellion has collapsed like the Beatles, the wanderer chooses the path of courageous confrontation with sanity andredemption.The Ballad of Habit and Accident is a novel about an era of harmony and chaos, and a farcical, enigmatic figure who lays his life on the line to experience it all and survives. It is a fabulousfestival of outrageous characters, stars and street folk alike.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Ballad of Habit and Accident'? A: The main theme of 'The Ballad of Habit and Accident' revolves around the struggle for self-identity and the chaotic journey of the protagonist, Rock Brynner, as he navigates through life, addiction, and the shadows of his father's fame.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Ballad of Habit and Accident'? A: The author of 'The Ballad of Habit and Accident' is Rock Brynner, who is also the son of the famous actor Yul Brynner.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Ballad of Habit and Accident' is listed as a used book in good condition, with the item condition specified as 'Very Good'.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Ballad of Habit and Accident' have? A: 'The Ballad of Habit and Accident' contains a total of 222 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Ballad of Habit and Accident' first published? A: 'The Ballad of Habit and Accident' was first published on January 1, 1981.
- Q: Is 'The Ballad of Habit and Accident' a fiction or non-fiction novel? A: 'The Ballad of Habit and Accident' is a fiction novel that blends humor with serious themes of existential exploration.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Rock Brynner? A: Readers can expect Rock Brynner's writing style to be humorous and introspective, filled with wit and a deep exploration of personal and philosophical themes.
- Q: Does this book include any illustrations or photographs? A: No, 'The Ballad of Habit and Accident' does not include illustrations or photographs, as it is primarily a narrative-driven novel.
- Q: What genre does 'The Ballad of Habit and Accident' belong to? A: 'The Ballad of Habit and Accident' falls under the genre of literary fiction, with elements of humor and existential themes.