Description
In Djuna Barnes's groundbreaking debut novel, the enigmatic patriarch Wendell Grieve Ryder presides over the isolated farmstead known as Bull's Ease. This work defies conventional narrative, instead weaving a tapestry of lyrical prose and fragmented introspection that explores the complexities of family, memory, and identity. Through a mosaic of styles, Barnes delves into the unspoken tensions and hidden desires that lie beneath the surface of rural life, creating a haunting and unforgettable portrait of a family bound by both love and unspoken burdens.
Available Editions
paperback
Dalkey Archive Press
Published Jan 1, 1990
250 pages
ISBN: 9780916583552
Reviews
No ratings yet. Be the first!
No written reviews yet.
Details
First Published
1928
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Ryder by Djuna Barnes.