Don DeLillo
The Names
- ISBN 13:
- 9780330524865
- author:
- Don DeLillo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 2.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, , Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Fiction / General, Literary, Fiction - General, General & Literary Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Set against the backdrop of a lush and exotic Greece, Don DeLillo's novel The Names is a complex exploration of family, loss, and the power of language. A blend of thriller, mystery, and philosophical inquiry, this work delves into the human condition, examining the intricate web of relationships and the ways in which we perceive ourselves and the world around us. Through its cast of vivid characters, including the narrator's estranged wife, their son, a young novelist, and others, DeLillo probes the darker aspects of human experience, revealing the tensions and contradictions that shape our lives. With prose that is both stark and voluptuous, this novel creates a unique world that reflects both the chaos of contemporary life and the timeless concerns of the human heart. DeLillo's writing is notable for its intellectual depth and emotional resonance, as he sifts through the complexities of experience to reveal new insights into the nature of reality.
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