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McDowell, Markus

 
9781946849014: To and Fro Upon the Earth: A Novel
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ISBN 10 : 1946849014 ISBN 13 : 9781946849014
Editeur : Riversong Books, 2017

Synopsis

To and Fro Upon the Earth is a hauntingly beautiful debut novel that explores the human spirit’s struggle for meaning amidst chaos.

Jay, a man released after a decade of confinement, steps into a world both familiar and foreign, grappling with loss and the fragments of a life left behind. His journey unfolds through bus trips to unknown destinations, desolate deserts, a storm-ravaged fishing vessel, and surreal visions that blur the lines between reality and dream. From the bustling success of a businessman to the perilous fight for survival at sea, Jay’s story is a puzzle with missing pieces, forcing him to confront grief, identity, and the search for order and meaning in a chaotic existence.

McDowell’s lyrical prose, inspired by literary giants like Hemingway and Joyce, weaves a tapestry of introspection and resilience. The novel is enriched with historical references—quotes from Alexander Pope, C.S. Lewis, and Solzhenitsyn—and vivid depictions of real deep-sea creatures, grounding its philosophical depth in tangible detail. As Jay faces monstrous storms, both literal and metaphorical, he discovers that survival is not about solving the puzzle but finding peace within it.

Perfect for readers of literary fiction and survival narratives, To and Fro Upon the Earth is a profound meditation on life, faith, and the indomitable will to endure.

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À propos de l'auteur

Markus McDowell is an author and editor. He has a PhD and a law degree, and serves as an editor for journals and publishers in the US and the UK. He writes nonfiction books about religion, spirituality, and legal education.

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Éditeur
Riversong Books
Date d'édition
2017
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1946849014
ISBN 13 
9781946849014
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
315
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