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Under the volcano
Malcolm Lowry · 1947 · 375 pages
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About the book
Malcolm Lowry follows Geoffrey Firmin, a declining British consul, during his last day of life in Mexico, as he descends into alcohol and spiritual madness. The narrative is simultaneously intimate and cosmic, tracing one man's personal collapse against turbulent political backdrops.
Considered a modernist masterpiece, the novel is an exercise in dense poetic prose that explores themes of downfall, impossible redemption, and spiritual emptiness.
Book details
| Author | Malcolm Lowry |
|---|---|
| Original title | Under the Volcano |
| Year of publication | 1947 |
| Pages | 375 |
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