Malcolm Lowry was a British novelist and poet whose masterpiece is widely hailed as one of the greatest novels of the twentieth century. He wrote passionately on the themes of exile and despair, and his own wanderlust and erratic lifestyle made him an icon to later generations of writers. Lowry's prose is characterized by its profound exploration of the human condition, delving into the depths of isolation and existential anguish with a unique blend of lyrical beauty and raw emotional power.
Malcolm Lowry 1940 Under the Volcano has been regarded too often as little more than Lowry's blueprint - though a tentative one at best - for his 1947 masterwork, Under the Volcano. It has never been adequately considered in terms of Lowry's work that preceded it, or been fully critically edited on its own terms.
An annotated scholarly edition including versions of the Malcolm Lowry novella that at different times was titled The Last Address, Swinging the Maelstrom and Lunar Caustic.
Set against a backdrop of rich historical context, this New York Review Books Original offers a unique perspective that invites readers to explore profound themes. The narrative weaves together complex characters whose journeys reflect deeper societal issues. With a blend of engaging storytelling and insightful commentary, it challenges conventional views and encourages critical thinking. This book promises to captivate those interested in thought-provoking literature that resonates with contemporary relevance.
It is the Day of Death and the fiesta is in fullswing. Geoffrey Firmin, H.M. ex-consul, is drowning himself in liquor and mescal, while his ex-wife and half brother look on, powerless to help him. As the day wears on, it becomes apparent that Geoffrey must die.
The Collected Letters of Malcolm Lowry, Volume II: 1947-1957
The epistolary collection showcases Malcolm Lowry's letters from the last decade of his life, revealing a rich and voluminous correspondence. This second volume features many letters published for the first time, offering insights into his thoughts and experiences during this period. The depth and quality of his writing in these letters suggest that they hold as much literary value as his fiction.
Geoffrey Firmin, a former British consul, has come to Quauhnahuac, Mexico. His debilitating malaise is drinking, an activity that has overshadowed his life. On the most fateful day of the consul's life-- the Day of the Dead, 1938-- his wife, Yvonne, arrives in Quauhnahuac, inspired by a vision of life together away from Mexico and the circumstances that have driven their relationship to the brink of collapse. She is determined to rescue Firmin and their failing marriage, but her mission is further complicated by the presence of Hugh, the consul's half brother, and Jacques, a childhood friend. The events of this one significant day unfold against an unforgettable backdrop of a Mexico at once magical and diabolical. "Under the Volcano" remains one of literature's most powerful and lyrical statements on the human condition, and a brilliant portrayal of one man's constant struggle against the elemental forces that threaten to destroy him.
