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The Sheltering Sky by Paul Bowles

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Book name: The Sheltering Sky (2024)
Category: Alienation
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Pages: 500 pages
Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1949, midnight
"The Sheltering Sky" is a novel about an American couple, Port and Kit Moresby, who travel to the North African desert accompanied by their friend Tunner. The journey, initially an attempt to cure their marital woes, quickly descends into a harrowing journey of self-discovery and exploration of the human condition. As they move further into the desert, the harsh environment and their isolation from the outside world push them to their psychological limits, leading to devastating consequences. The 1126th greatest book of all time

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Paul Bowles

Paul Bowles

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