McCullers, Carson
Reflections in a Golden Eye (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141184456
- author:
- McCullers, Carson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 0.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A new edition of Carson McCullers' novel Reflections in a Golden Eye has been released. Set against the backdrop of a Southern army base in the 1930s, this novel tells the story of Captain Penderton, whose life is disrupted by the arrival of Major Langdon, a charming womanizer who becomes embroiled in his wife's tumultuous relationship. The novel explores themes of alienation and unfulfilled loves, as McCullers delves into the complexities of human relationships. Written during a time when her own marriage was struggling, this second novel showcases McCullers' trademark style, marked by simplicity, insight, and a rare gift of phrase. First published in 1941, Reflections in a Golden Eye has been the subject of some controversy due to its frank portrayal of same-sex relationships. Despite initial reservations from reviewers, the novel has since been recognized for its thought-provoking exploration of human emotions.
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