Description

In Cormac McCarthy's profound Western, a young man named Billy Parham embarks on a series of transformative journeys across the borderlands. Driven by a sense of justice and a deep connection to the natural world, Billy grapples with the harsh realities of life, love, and loss. This coming-of-age narrative delves into humanity's complex relationship with the frontier, exploring profound questions about fate, free will, and the search for meaning in a world often indifferent to human suffering. McCarthy's signature lyrical prose and unflinching gaze confront the tragedies and triumphs of youth with a rare and powerful honesty.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

A.A. Knopf

Published Jan 1, 1994

425 pages

ISBN: 9780394574752

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First Published

1994

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The Crossing by Cormac McCarthy.

Violence
Death/Grief
War/Trauma
Racism/Discrimination