Malcolm Lowry
Under the Volcano : a Novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780061120152
- author:
- Malcolm Lowry
- format:
- Trade Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperCollins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 448
- Genre:
- Classics Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Under the Volcano A Novel by Malcolm Lowry In this powerful and lyrical novel, Geoffrey Firmin's life is marked by turmoil. His struggles with addiction have overshadowed his existence, leaving him feeling lost and disconnected from the world around him. On one fateful day in 1938, Firmin's wife Yvonne arrives in Mexico, determined to rescue their failing marriage. However, her mission is complicated by the presence of others, including Firmin's half brother Hugh and a childhood friend Jacques. As the events of this significant day unfold, Firmin must confront the elemental forces that threaten to destroy him. A masterpiece of modern literature, Under the Volcano remains a haunting portrayal of the human condition, one that continues to resonate with readers today.