A deeply introspective book about war, religion, and
sexuality
Against the backdrop of World War II, "The World in the Evening"
charts the emotional development of Stephen Monk, an aimless
Englishman living in California. After his second marriage suddenly
ends, Stephen finds himself living with a relative in a small
Pennsylvania Quaker town, haunted by memories of his prewar affair
with a younger man during a visit to the Canary Islands. The world
traveler comes to a gradual understanding of himself and of his
newly adopted homeland.
When first published in 1953, "The World in the Evening" was
notable for its clear-eyed depiction of European and American
mores, sexuality, and religion. Today, readers herald Christopher
Isherwood's frank portrayal of bisexuality and his early
appreciation of low and high camp.
General
Imprint: |
Farrar Straus Giroux
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
FSG Classics |
Release date: |
November 2013 |
First published: |
November 2013 |
Authors: |
Christopher Isherwood
|
Dimensions: |
210 x 142 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
301 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-374-53381-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
|
LSN: |
0-374-53381-4 |
Barcode: |
9780374533816 |
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