Ship Of Fools
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Katherine Anne Porter
Binding: Hardback
Published: Secker & Warburg, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This allegorical novel, Ship Of Fools, presents a microcosm of humanity aboard a German ocean liner in 1931, charting a course from Mexico to Germany. Katherine Anne Porter masterfully chronicles the intricate relationships and moral failings of a diverse passenger list, each character a vivid representation of societal archetypes. The narrative uncovers the prejudices, self-deceptions, and burgeoning tensions that simmer beneath the surface, reflecting the ominous political climate on the cusp of World War II. With a sharp, satirical tone, the work illustrates the universal follies and complexities of the human condition, making it a profound commentary on an era teetering on the brink.
Author: Katherine Anne Porter
Binding: Hardback
Published: Secker & Warburg, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This allegorical novel, Ship Of Fools, presents a microcosm of humanity aboard a German ocean liner in 1931, charting a course from Mexico to Germany. Katherine Anne Porter masterfully chronicles the intricate relationships and moral failings of a diverse passenger list, each character a vivid representation of societal archetypes. The narrative uncovers the prejudices, self-deceptions, and burgeoning tensions that simmer beneath the surface, reflecting the ominous political climate on the cusp of World War II. With a sharp, satirical tone, the work illustrates the universal follies and complexities of the human condition, making it a profound commentary on an era teetering on the brink.