Peter Matthiessen
Far Tortuga : a Novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780394756677
- author:
- Peter Matthiessen
- format:
- Trade Paperback
- publisher:
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1988
- Pages:
- 416
- Genre:
- Literary Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A beautifully crafted tale of adventure and introspection, Far Tortuga is a thought-provoking exploration of the human spirit. Nine men, each with their own unique story, come together in search of an earthly paradise as the world around them begins to unravel.
This poignant and symbolically rich novel weaves together themes of hope, despair, and the enduring power of the sea. With lyrical prose and a deep understanding of the human condition, Peter Matthiessen crafts a resonant narrative that lingers long after the final page is turned.
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