Baldwin, James
Another Country (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141186375
- author:
- Baldwin, James
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.9 x 19.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Classic fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A powerful and unflinching novel that explores the complexities of human desire and the darker aspects of American society. When Another Country was first published in 1962, it caused a significant stir in the literary world. James Baldwin's masterful story delves into the lives of its characters, exposing the tensions and conflicts that simmer beneath the surface of a vibrant and often brutal world.
Set against the backdrop of 1950s New York, the novel follows the story of Rufus Scott, a charismatic and troubled figure who embodies the contradictions of his time. With its vivid prose and unapologetic portrayal of its characters, Baldwin's work is both a searing critique of the American Dream and a deeply human exploration of the human condition.
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