Blood Meridian
Description
This searing novel plunges into the heart of the American West, chronicling the brutal realities of manifest destiny through the eyes of a young runaway. As the Kid falls in with a ruthless gang of scalp hunters, he witnesses and participates in escalating acts of violence that blur the lines between civilization and savagery. McCarthy's unflinching prose masterfully dissects themes of fate, free will, and the inherent darkness within the human soul, creating a profound and disturbing exploration of America's violent birth.
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paperback
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Published Jan 1, 2010
369 pages
ISBN: 9781299007635
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Unknown
Published Jan 1, 2011
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First Published
1985
Language
eng
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Content and trigger warnings for Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy.