Description
In this surreal and darkly imaginative debut, William T. Vollmann plunges readers into a clandestine war waged between the forces of nature and the encroaching tide of modern civilization. The narrative follows Wayne, a hardened individual who aligns himself with the destructive power of electricity, embarking on a bizarre mission to confront a sentient praying mantis. Through this allegorical conflict, the novel unflinchingly explores themes of genocide, segregation, and the brutal history of inter-species persecution. Vollmann's distinctive prose crafts a visceral and thought-provoking experience, challenging perceptions of humanity's place in the natural world.
Available Editions
paperback
Atheneum
Published Jan 1, 1987
635 pages
ISBN: 068911852X
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Details
First Published
1987
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for You Bright and Risen Angels by William T. Vollmann.