The Sheltering Sky
The Sheltering Sky by Paul Bowles is a significant work of 20th Century literature, presented in a beautiful paperback edition by HarperCollins, published on October 24, 2000. This novel explores the experiences of three American travelers navigating the complexities of North African culture in the aftermath of World War II, delving into themes of psychological terror and cultural misunderstanding.
Readers will find a narrative that examines the profound impact of alien environments on human perception and the often devastating consequences of incomprehension. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the stark desert landscape, highlighting the limits of human reason and the emotional struggles faced by the characters. With its focus on psychological and historical elements, this edition of The Sheltering Sky spans 320 pages and is available in English.
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A beautiful paperback edition of a landmark of 20th Century literature, by acclaimed author Paul Bowles
In this classic work of psychological terror, Paul Bowles examines the ways in which Americans apprehend an alien culture–and the ways in which their incomprehension destroys them. The story of three American travelers adrift in the cities and deserts of North Africa after World War II, The Sheltering Sky is at once merciless and heartbreaking in its compassion. It etches the limits of human reason and intelligence–perhaps even the limits of human life –when they touch the unfathomable emptiness and impassive cruelty of the dessert.
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