Description
In the sun-drenched, provincial France of the 1960s, a passionate and consuming love affair unfolds between a restless American college dropout and a captivating French shop girl. Their intense connection ignites a journey across the country, blurring the lines between reality and desire in a narrative that is both carnal and dreamlike. James Salter masterfully crafts a story of raw intimacy and fleeting moments, exploring themes of freedom, obsession, and the intoxicating nature of youth. This seductive classic cemented Salter's reputation as a significant voice in modern literature, renowned for his exquisite prose and unflinching portrayal of human relationships.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Random House
Published Jan 1, 2002
192 pages
ISBN: 9781843430063
paperback
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Published Aug 22, 2006
200 pages
ISBN: 9780374530501
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Details
First Published
1967
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for A Sport and a Pastime by James Salter.