The Magic Christian - Couverture souple

Terry Southern

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9361013378 ISBN 13 : 9789361013379

Editeur : Zinc Read, 2024

Synopsis

In "The Magic Christian," Southern presents a scathing critique of consumer culture, corporate greed, and the absurdity of modern life. The plot revolves around the eccentric billionaire Guy Grand, who sets out to expose the hypocrisy and shallowness of society by staging elaborate and outrageous pranks. Through a series of increasingly bizarre and surreal events, Guy Grand challenges societal norms and values, revealing the lengths to which people will go for money, power, and prestige. The novel is filled with dark humor, absurd situations, and biting satire, as Southern skewers everything from politics and religion to celebrity culture and advertising. "The Magic Christian" is considered a classic of 20th-century literature for its bold and unconventional approach to storytelling. It explores themes of corruption, morality, and the corrupting influence of wealth, while offering a thought-provoking commentary on the human condition.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Zinc Read
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9361013378
• ISBN 13: 9789361013379
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 74
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible