Jerzy Kosinski

The Painted Bird

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ISBN 13:
9780802134226
author:
Jerzy Kosinski
format:
Paperback
publisher:
GROVE Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
1995
Pages:
234
Genre:
Books
Condition:
New
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£13.61

Description

Jerzy Kosinski's The Painted Bird is a haunting and powerful novel about a young boy's struggle to survive in a shattered Europe after World War II. Abandoned by his parents, the boy is forced to wander alone, often hounded and tortured, yet occasionally finding shelter and care. Through sparse prose and vivid imagery, Kosinski conveys a world of harrowing excess, where senseless violence and untempered hatred are the norm. This novel is a story of mythic proportion, exploring the darker aspects of human nature and the devastating consequences of war. With its sparse and evocative writing style, The Painted Bird is a deeply unsettling and thought-provoking read that remains relevant today. Published in 1995, this edition of The Painted Bird is a rare opportunity to experience Kosinski's masterpiece in paperback.

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