McCarthy, Cormac

Outer Dark (Picador Collection)

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ISBN 13:
9781035039029
author:
McCarthy, Cormac
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Picador
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
19.8 x 13.1 x 1.7 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£10.95

Description

A dark and nihilistic tale, Cormac McCarthy's Outer Dark follows two siblings as they navigate a countryside ravaged by three terrifying strangers. A profound parable that ultimately speaks to any society in any time, the novel explores themes of sin, redemption, and the human condition. In this haunting and apocalyptic narrative, a woman sets out to find her son after being deceived about his fate, while her brother is pursued by a trio of punishers and murderers. As the story unfolds, McCarthy's prose takes on an almost biblical quality, revealing the darker aspects of human nature. Part of the Picador Collection, showcasing the best of modern literature, Outer Dark is a powerful exploration of existence and the necessity of facing up to its complexities.

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