The Journal Of Albion Moonlight
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: Poor , ex-library
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Binding to pages is loose but all pages still intact
This surrealist novel, The Journal Of Albion Moonlight, plunges readers into the fragmented consciousness of its titular protagonist as he navigates a war-torn landscape. Patchen’s prose, both poetic and stark, chronicles Albion’s desperate search for meaning and beauty amidst widespread destruction and moral decay. The narrative presents a visceral, dreamlike journey, challenging conventional storytelling with its stream-of-consciousness style and allegorical depth. It illustrates the profound psychological impact of conflict, offering a powerful, if unsettling, commentary on humanity's resilience and despair. This work stands as a seminal example of experimental literature, captivating those who appreciate bold artistic expression and profound philosophical inquiry.
Author: Kenneth Patchen
Format: Hardback
Published: 1944, The United Book Guild
Condition remarks:
Book: Poor , ex-library
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Binding to pages is loose but all pages still intact
This surrealist novel, The Journal Of Albion Moonlight, plunges readers into the fragmented consciousness of its titular protagonist as he navigates a war-torn landscape. Patchen’s prose, both poetic and stark, chronicles Albion’s desperate search for meaning and beauty amidst widespread destruction and moral decay. The narrative presents a visceral, dreamlike journey, challenging conventional storytelling with its stream-of-consciousness style and allegorical depth. It illustrates the profound psychological impact of conflict, offering a powerful, if unsettling, commentary on humanity's resilience and despair. This work stands as a seminal example of experimental literature, captivating those who appreciate bold artistic expression and profound philosophical inquiry.