The Death And Life Of Harry Goth
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: Good
Markings: No markings
A darkly comic and theologically charged novel, The Death and Life of Harry Goth chronicles the bizarre resurrection and spiritual odyssey of its titular protagonist in a narrative that is equal parts satire and existential inquiry. D. Keith Mano, known for his provocative and unconventional fiction, constructs a world where mortality, faith, and human absurdity collide with sharp, irreverent wit. The story uncovers the strange consequences of Harry Goth's return to life, using his surreal predicament to dissect the moral and spiritual contradictions of modern existence. Mano's prose is bold and unsettling, pushing readers through a landscape of dark humor and genuine philosophical weight. A cult classic of American literary fiction, it stands as a singular and challenging work that rewards readers willing to engage with its uncompromising vision.
Author: D. Keith Mano
Format: Hardback
Published: 1971, Alfred A. Knopf
Genre: Modern fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A darkly comic and theologically charged novel, The Death and Life of Harry Goth chronicles the bizarre resurrection and spiritual odyssey of its titular protagonist in a narrative that is equal parts satire and existential inquiry. D. Keith Mano, known for his provocative and unconventional fiction, constructs a world where mortality, faith, and human absurdity collide with sharp, irreverent wit. The story uncovers the strange consequences of Harry Goth's return to life, using his surreal predicament to dissect the moral and spiritual contradictions of modern existence. Mano's prose is bold and unsettling, pushing readers through a landscape of dark humor and genuine philosophical weight. A cult classic of American literary fiction, it stands as a singular and challenging work that rewards readers willing to engage with its uncompromising vision.