Lysis (Edition1) - Couverture souple

Brand, Max

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9373052314 ISBN 13 : 9789373052311

Editeur : Alpha Editions, 2025

Synopsis

A lone rider appears on the horizon, his silhouette blurred by the desert's shimmering heat-yet in the lawless wilds of the American West, even the clearest intentions can be mistaken. In a world where justice is as unpredictable as the next dust storm, the boundaries between hero and outlaw are drawn and redrawn with every encounter. This gripping tale, steeped in the rugged tradition of 1940s western literature, plunges readers into a landscape where mistaken identity becomes a crucible for redemption and the fate of frontier communities hangs upon the courage of a single, misunderstood gunman. Rediscovered after decades out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, this restored edition invites both devoted fans of pulp western novels and new readers to experience a classic reborn. Here, the mythic figure of Arizona Jim Silver rides again, his legend entwined with the silvertip series' celebrated themes of lone rider justice and heroic gunman adventures. Each page pulses with the tension and moral ambiguity that defined the golden age of western genre classics, offering a vivid portrait of a time when the difference between villain and saviour was as elusive as a shadow at sunset. Beyond its thrilling narrative, this frontier redemption tale holds a unique place in the canon of Max Brand westerns, echoing the enduring allure of American west novels that shaped popular imagination. The story's relentless pace and evocative prose capture the spirit of a vanished era, yet its questions of honour, loyalty, and sacrifice remain strikingly relevant. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, lovingly restored for today's and future generations. For those who cherish the grit and grandeur of classic westerns, this volume stands as both a testament to the past and a bridge to the future of the genre.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Alpha Editions
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9373052314
• ISBN 13: 9789373052311
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 134
• Coordonnées du fabricant: EDITIONS GALLIMARD; ufficio.anagrafiche@meli.it; ; Via Verdi, 8.; Assago Milano; 20090; Italie