This novel exposes the obsession that draws climbers away from
civilization to test themselves against the most intimidating and
inaccessible mountains in the world.
James Salter captures the adventure of Gary, a roofer of churches,
who feels restrained by conventions and flat ground. Unable to find
happiness in his life, he travels to southern France to climb to
the summits of the Alps. He finds peace and happiness within
himself soon after. But when fellow climbers are trapped on the
mountain, he makes a daring one-man rescue during a storm that
brings him the notice he has always shunned. But the glory quickly
dissapates and he returns to the anonymity he prefers, having
thoroughly satisfied himself.
General
| Imprint: |
Penguin Classics
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Penguin Modern Classics |
| Release date: |
November 2008 |
| First published: |
April 2009 |
| Authors: |
James Salter
|
| Introduction by: |
Andy Cave
|
| Dimensions: |
198 x 129 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
240 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-14-118958-1 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
0-14-118958-4 |
| Barcode: |
9780141189581 |
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