The Ecstasy Of Owen Muir
- Indbinding:
- Hardback
- Sideantal:
- 310
- Udgivet:
- 23. juli 2009
- Størrelse:
- 152x229x21 mm.
- Vægt:
- 626 g.
- 2-3 uger.
- 26. november 2024
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Beskrivelse af The Ecstasy Of Owen Muir
The Ecstasy of Owen Muir is a novel written by Ring Lardner Jr. It follows the story of Owen Muir, a successful businessman who is on the verge of a nervous breakdown. He is haunted by the memories of his past, particularly his failed marriage and the death of his daughter. In an attempt to escape his troubles, Owen begins to experiment with drugs and alcohol, leading him down a dangerous path.As Owen's mental state deteriorates, he becomes increasingly isolated from his family and friends. He begins to have vivid hallucinations and delusions, which he believes to be a sign of enlightenment. However, his behavior becomes erratic and unpredictable, causing concern among those closest to him.Throughout the novel, Lardner Jr. explores the themes of addiction, mental illness, and the search for meaning in life. He portrays Owen's descent into madness with a vivid and unflinching eye, showing the devastating effects that drugs and alcohol can have on a person's psyche.Overall, The Ecstasy of Owen Muir is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that delves into the darker aspects of the human experience. It is a must-read for anyone interested in literature that explores the complexities of the human mind.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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