Description
In a sun-drenched, yet deeply unsettling Mediterranean landscape, Cyril pursues a fervent, almost primal vision of love and desire. The narrative unfolds in the aftermath of profound personal upheaval, where relationships have fractured and loyalties have dissolved. As Cyril navigates this fractured world, he grapples with themes of obsession, the destructive nature of passion, and the search for meaning in a landscape that mirrors his internal turmoil. Hawkes's distinctive prose plunges the reader into a visceral exploration of the human psyche, blurring the lines between reality and delusion.
Available Editions
paperback
New Directions
Published Jan 1, 1972
271 pages
ISBN: 9780811200615
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Details
First Published
1971
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Blood Oranges by John Hawkes.