Death Of Anger
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: Previous owner
In Death of Anger, Allan Seager delivers a piercing examination of guilt, obsession, and the crushing weight of the past upon the American psyche. The narrative follows the internal and external unraveling of its protagonist, whose journey is inextricably linked to the haunting aftermath of a pivotal, violent act. Set against a backdrop of mid-century social upheaval, the story dissects the mechanics of personal history and the corrosive nature of long-held resentment, forcing the reader to confront the blurred lines between justice and vengeance. Seager, a masterful chronicler of the human condition, employs a taut, disciplined prose style that elevates the novel beyond a simple drama into a profound psychological study. The book is frequently cited by collectors for its exploration of complex moral ambiguity, a hallmark of Seager’s work during his tenure at the University of Michigan. For the reader of post-war American literature, Death of Anger provides an essential look at the fragility of the social contract and the often-destructive power of the individual conscience.
Author: Allan Seager
Format: Hardback
Published: 1960, McDowell, Obolensky
Genre: Modern fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
In Death of Anger, Allan Seager delivers a piercing examination of guilt, obsession, and the crushing weight of the past upon the American psyche. The narrative follows the internal and external unraveling of its protagonist, whose journey is inextricably linked to the haunting aftermath of a pivotal, violent act. Set against a backdrop of mid-century social upheaval, the story dissects the mechanics of personal history and the corrosive nature of long-held resentment, forcing the reader to confront the blurred lines between justice and vengeance. Seager, a masterful chronicler of the human condition, employs a taut, disciplined prose style that elevates the novel beyond a simple drama into a profound psychological study. The book is frequently cited by collectors for its exploration of complex moral ambiguity, a hallmark of Seager’s work during his tenure at the University of Michigan. For the reader of post-war American literature, Death of Anger provides an essential look at the fragility of the social contract and the often-destructive power of the individual conscience.