Pynchon, Thomas
Mason and Dixon
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099771913
- author:
- Pynchon, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 784
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 4 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Historical fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Thomas Pynchon's re-imagined tale of Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon weaves together history and fiction to create a rich narrative. The story follows the lives of these two British Surveyors as they embark on a grand tour of 18th-century America, navigating the complexities of the Enlightenment era. From their first journey to the Cape of Good Hope, to their experiences in pre-Revolutionary America, Mason and Dixon's mismatched personalities - one rollicking, the other depressive - lead them down a path of discovery and chaos. As they observe and participate in the many opportunities for insanity presented by the Age of Reason, their lives become intertwined with those of Native Americans, frontier folk, and others. Through Pynchon's unique lens, this novel offers a unique perspective on the boundaries between history and fiction, creating a captivating read for fans of literary fiction.
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