Koestler, Arthur
Darkness at Noon
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099424918
- author:
- Koestler, Arthur
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.4 x 19.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Darkness at Noon is set in a totalitarian government's unnamed country. Rubashov, once a powerful figure, faces unexpected consequences when he is arrested and tried for treason. His reflections on his past life and prison experiences form the core of this thought-provoking novel. The story explores themes of power, loyalty, and the complexities of human relationships within a repressive regime. Through Rubashov's narrative, Koestler sheds light on the inner workings of a system that values control above all else. This powerful and moving work is a gripping portrayal of life under totalitarian rule, raising important questions about morality, free will, and the human condition.