Description
In David R. Slavitt's "The Carnivore," a man grapples with the unsettling realization that his own body is betraying him, transforming into something monstrous and uncontrollable. As his physical form shifts, so too does his perception of humanity and the primal instincts that lie beneath civilization's veneer. This darkly compelling narrative explores the terrifying intersection of biology and identity, questioning what it truly means to be human when the familiar self begins to unravel. Slavitt masterfully crafts a story that is both a visceral horror and a profound meditation on the fragility of our existence.
Available Editions
paperback
University of North Carolina Press
Published Jan 1, 2012
64 pages
ISBN: 9780807879436
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First Published
1965
Language
eng
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