Go To The Widow-Maker
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: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Light foxing on block, pages otherwise fine. Foxing on dust jacket back.
Go To The Widow-Maker presents a compelling narrative of a successful American playwright who seeks to conquer his inner demons and the formidable challenges of the sea. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Caribbean, the novel chronicles his passionate and tumultuous relationships, particularly with a younger woman, as he grapples with themes of masculinity, ambition, and self-destruction. Jones masterfully illustrates the psychological complexities of his characters, drawing readers into a world where personal desires clash with the raw power of nature. This dramatic work offers a profound examination of human vulnerability and the relentless pursuit of meaning.
Author: James Jones
Format: Hardback
Published: 1967, COLLINS
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Light foxing on block, pages otherwise fine. Foxing on dust jacket back.
Go To The Widow-Maker presents a compelling narrative of a successful American playwright who seeks to conquer his inner demons and the formidable challenges of the sea. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Caribbean, the novel chronicles his passionate and tumultuous relationships, particularly with a younger woman, as he grapples with themes of masculinity, ambition, and self-destruction. Jones masterfully illustrates the psychological complexities of his characters, drawing readers into a world where personal desires clash with the raw power of nature. This dramatic work offers a profound examination of human vulnerability and the relentless pursuit of meaning.