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Discover the poignant world of Carson McCullers in 'The Ballad of the Sad Café', a compelling collection that includes her beloved novella and six mesmerizing short stories. This exceptional B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2001, includes 160 pages of rich narrative that explores themes of loneliness, love, and human connection. Readers are introduced to the formidable Miss Amelia Evans, who transforms her small-town store into a lively café alongside the enigmatic Cousin Lymon. Their unlikely partnership sparks joy, but the return of Amelia's troubled ex-husband Marvin Macy threatens their happiness, unraveling a tale filled with betrayal and tension. This book showcases McCullers' profound ability to articulate the emotional complexities of human relationships. You'll also find 'Wunderkind', her first published piece written at just seventeen, which reflects her early talent and sensitivity. Perfect for fans of classic American literature or anyone seeking an introspective read, 'The Ballad of the Sad Café' is a must-have addition for your bookshelf. Enjoy fast shipping and reliable service with every order, ensuring you receive your copy promptly, ready to delve into the lyrical solitude offered by McCullers. Embrace the journey of exploring new emotions and experiences through this timeless collection.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141183695
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2001
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 160
Description:
Few writers have expressed loneliness, the need for human understanding and the search for love with such power and poetic sensibility as the American writer Carson McCullers, and The Ballad of the Sad Cafe collects her best-loved novella together with six short stories, published in Penguin Modern Classics.
Miss Amelia Evans, tall, strong and nobody's fool, runs a small-town store. Except for a disastrous marriage that lasted just ten days, she has always lived alone. Then Cousin Lymon appears from nowhere, a strutting hunchback who steals Miss Amelia's heart. Together they transform the store into a lively, popular cafe where the locals come to drink and gossip. But when her rejected and dangerous ex-husband Marvin Macy returns, the result is a bizarre love triangle that brings with it violence, hatred and betrayal. Among other fine works, the collection also includes 'Wunderkind', McCullers's first published story written when she was only seventeen, about a musical prodigy who suddenly realizes she will not go on to become a great pianist.
Carson McCullers (1917-1967) was the critically acclaimed author of several popular novels in the 1940s and '50s, including The Member of the Wedding (1946), adapted for the stage in the 1950s and filmed in 1952 and 1997. Her novels frequently depicted life in small towns of the southeastern United States and were marked by themes of loneliness and spiritual isolation. Other films based on her books are Reflections in a Golden Eye (1967, with Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando), The Heart is a Lonely Hunter (1968, starring Alan Arkin) and The Ballad of the Sad
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141183695
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2001
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 160
Description:
Few writers have expressed loneliness, the need for human understanding and the search for love with such power and poetic sensibility as the American writer Carson McCullers, and The Ballad of the Sad Cafe collects her best-loved novella together with six short stories, published in Penguin Modern Classics.
Miss Amelia Evans, tall, strong and nobody's fool, runs a small-town store. Except for a disastrous marriage that lasted just ten days, she has always lived alone. Then Cousin Lymon appears from nowhere, a strutting hunchback who steals Miss Amelia's heart. Together they transform the store into a lively, popular cafe where the locals come to drink and gossip. But when her rejected and dangerous ex-husband Marvin Macy returns, the result is a bizarre love triangle that brings with it violence, hatred and betrayal. Among other fine works, the collection also includes 'Wunderkind', McCullers's first published story written when she was only seventeen, about a musical prodigy who suddenly realizes she will not go on to become a great pianist.
Carson McCullers (1917-1967) was the critically acclaimed author of several popular novels in the 1940s and '50s, including The Member of the Wedding (1946), adapted for the stage in the 1950s and filmed in 1952 and 1997. Her novels frequently depicted life in small towns of the southeastern United States and were marked by themes of loneliness and spiritual isolation. Other films based on her books are Reflections in a Golden Eye (1967, with Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando), The Heart is a Lonely Hunter (1968, starring Alan Arkin) and The Ballad of the Sad