Description
Peter Matthiessen's "Bone by Bone" delves into the violent origins of Edgar Watson, a man whose life was shaped by a brutal post-Civil War South Carolina. This novel, the final installment of The Watson Trilogy, explores the deep-seated familial and societal influences that fueled Watson's destructive path. Matthiessen masterfully examines the legacy of slavery and its dehumanizing impact on individuals and communities, painting a stark portrait of a life consumed by violence. Based on a real historical figure, the book offers a profound meditation on the cyclical nature of brutality and the enduring consequences of a fractured society.
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paperback
Recorded Books
Published Jan 1, 1999
432 pages
ISBN: 9780788734687
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Details
First Published
1999
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Bone by Bone by Peter Matthiessen.