Description
Discover the poignant world of Carson McCullers in 'The Ballad of the Sad Cafe,' a timeless collection that intricately weaves themes of loneliness, love, and betrayal. This compelling volume brings together the best-loved novella alongside six unforgettable short stories that showcase McCullers's masterful storytelling and unique perspective on the human experience. The central tale features Miss Amelia Evans, a strong, independent woman who transforms her solitary existence into a vibrant cafe, only to be ensnared in a tumultuous love triangle involving her enigmatic cousin Lymon and her dangerous ex-husband, Marvin Macy.
Published by Penguin UK in a convenient B-format paperback, this edition is perfect for both devoted fans of McCullers and new readers alike. Immerse yourself in the deep emotional currents of these narratives, where the search for connection and understanding amidst nonconformity and societal distractions takes the spotlight.
Carson McCullers’s writing reflects the struggles of small-town life in the southeastern United States, capturing the essence of isolation and unfulfilled dreams. With vibrant characters and lyrical prose, her works resonate with anyone who has ever felt the ache of solitude.
Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780141183695. Year: 2001. Pages: 160.
Delivery details: Enjoy prompt shipping to ensure your book reaches you in perfect condition, allowing you to easily delve into the heart-wrenching narratives of 'The Ballad of the Sad Cafe'. Experience the profound emotional depth of this essential read today!
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
Published by Penguin UK in a convenient B-format paperback, this edition is perfect for both devoted fans of McCullers and new readers alike. Immerse yourself in the deep emotional currents of these narratives, where the search for connection and understanding amidst nonconformity and societal distractions takes the spotlight.
Carson McCullers’s writing reflects the struggles of small-town life in the southeastern United States, capturing the essence of isolation and unfulfilled dreams. With vibrant characters and lyrical prose, her works resonate with anyone who has ever felt the ache of solitude.
Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780141183695. Year: 2001. Pages: 160.
Delivery details: Enjoy prompt shipping to ensure your book reaches you in perfect condition, allowing you to easily delve into the heart-wrenching narratives of 'The Ballad of the Sad Cafe'. Experience the profound emotional depth of this essential read today!
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