Welch, Denton
A Voice Through a Cloud
- ISBN 13:
- 9781904634065
- author:
- Welch, Denton
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Enitharmon Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 230
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Denton Welch's masterpiece, written under a pseudonym to conceal his own experiences, is a poignant and humorous portrayal of life in hospitals and nursing homes. With vivid descriptions of daily routine, fellow patients, nurses, and doctors, this novel offers a unique glimpse into the confined world of the sick. The author's remarkable talent for observation and storytelling shines through on every page, making it impossible to believe that this book was conceived in pain and carried through with failing physical powers. A powerful exploration of human experience, Welch's work is both deeply personal and universally relatable.