Description
Alexander Trocchi's *Cain's Book* plunges readers into the gritty reality of addiction through the eyes of Joe Necchi, a heroin junkie and aspiring writer navigating the underbelly of New York City. Told through an unconventional journal format, the narrative chronicles Necchi's life aboard a gravel scow, a seemingly simple job that allows him to exist in the liminal space between his addiction and his craft. Trocchi, himself a user, unflinchingly embraces his subject, presenting a raw and unvarnished portrait of a life consumed by drugs. This powerful work explores themes of alienation, the search for meaning in destructive lifestyles, and the complex relationship between art and addiction.
Available Editions
paperback
Grove Press
Published Jan 1, 1992
252 pages
ISBN: 0802133142
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Details
First Published
1960
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Cain's Book by Alexander Trocchi.