The Body
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
William Sansom's The Body is a gripping psychological thriller that chronicles the descent of a man into obsessive jealousy. The narrative details his growing suspicion that his wife is having an affair, focusing intensely on his perception of her physical form as a symbol of betrayal. Sansom masterfully presents a dark and suspenseful atmosphere, drawing the reader into the protagonist's increasingly paranoid mind. This unsettling tale illustrates the destructive power of suspicion and the fragility of trust within a marriage. It ultimately argues for the profound psychological impact of perceived infidelity, rendering a chilling portrait of human vulnerability.
Author: William Sansom
Format: Hardback
Published: 1950, Readers Union
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
William Sansom's The Body is a gripping psychological thriller that chronicles the descent of a man into obsessive jealousy. The narrative details his growing suspicion that his wife is having an affair, focusing intensely on his perception of her physical form as a symbol of betrayal. Sansom masterfully presents a dark and suspenseful atmosphere, drawing the reader into the protagonist's increasingly paranoid mind. This unsettling tale illustrates the destructive power of suspicion and the fragility of trust within a marriage. It ultimately argues for the profound psychological impact of perceived infidelity, rendering a chilling portrait of human vulnerability.