Bowles, Paul
Let It Come Down (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141182209
- author:
- Bowles, Paul
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.9 x 19.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Classic fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Tangiers' International Zone, Let It Come Down is a haunting tale of disillusionment and descent into darkness. Dyar's journey from a humdrum life in New York to a reality-shattering experience abroad serves as a catalyst for his exploration of the human condition.
Bowles masterfully weaves together elements of comedy and horror, crafting an account that is both darkly comedic and profoundly disturbing. As the International Zone teeters on the brink of Moroccan independence, Dyar's own world begins to unravel, plunging him into a maelstrom of corruption and decadence.
This second novel from Paul Bowles offers a searing portrayal of the human condition, one that is both unflinchingly honest and deeply unsettling. With its vivid descriptions of life in Tangiers' International Zone, Let It Come Down is a gripping and thought-provoking read for fans of literary fiction.
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