Golding, William
Pincher Martin: Introduced by Marlon James
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571362349
- author:
- Golding, William
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
William Golding's Pincher Martin is a haunting and powerful novel about survival against all odds. After a shipwreck, the protagonist finds himself stranded on a rock in the Atlantic Ocean, with only his wits to keep him alive. As he struggles to come to terms with his situation, the boundaries between reality and madness begin to blur. The sea surrounds him, its vastness both beautiful and terrifying. With each passing hour, the protagonist must confront the darkness within himself and find a way to survive against all hope. This is a masterful tale of psychological tension and philosophical insight, written by one of the most innovative and influential writers of the 20th century.