Wolf Solent - Couverture rigide

Powys, John Cowper

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 151546766X ISBN 13 : 9781515467663

Editeur : Wilder Publications, 2025

Synopsis

Step into the literary masterpiece that established John Cowper Powys as one of the greatest voices in 20th century British fiction. Wolf Solent is a modernist classic that combines psychological depth, philosophical insight, and lyrical prose into one unforgettable novel.

The story follows Wolf Solent, a man torn between dreams and reality, as he leaves London for the English countryside in search of meaning, freedom, and self-discovery. Along the way he confronts love, betrayal, moral conflict, and spiritual longing, creating a psychological novel that feels both timeless and urgent.

Often compared to the works of James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, and D.H. Lawrence, Powys's Wolf Solent stands as one of the great stream-of-consciousness novels of the modernist era, celebrated for its character-driven storytelling and philosophical exploration of life, morality, and the human condition.

Perfect for readers of classic literature, modernist novels, and philosophical fiction, this edition of Wolf Solent is essential for anyone seeking a forgotten literary gem and a British classic worthy of rediscovery.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

John Cowper Powys (1872-1963) was a celebrated British novelist, essayist, and philosopher, renowned for his ambitious, thought-provoking works of modernist literature. Born in Derbyshire, England, Powys was part of a distinguished literary family and spent much of his life lecturing, teaching, and writing on both sides of the Atlantic.His novels - including Wolf Solent (1929), A Glastonbury Romance (1932), and Weymouth Sands (1934) - established him as one of the most original voices in 20th century English fiction. Known for their blend of psychological depth, mystical vision, and philosophical reflection, Powys's works have drawn comparisons to James Joyce, Thomas Hardy, and D.H. Lawrence, while maintaining a style uniquely his own.A passionate observer of human nature and the natural world, Powys infused his fiction with metaphysical inquiry, lyrical prose, and psychological insight. Today, he is remembered as a modernist master whose novels continue to captivate readers who seek literary classics of depth, imagination, and enduring relevance.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wilder Publications
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 151546766X
• ISBN 13: 9781515467663
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 574
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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