A fascinating mix of autobiographical episodes and extraordinary Egyptian theology, Burroughs's final novel is poignant and melancholic. Blending war films and pornography, and referencing Kafka and Mailer, The Western Lands confirms his status as one of America's greatest writers. The final novel of the trilogy containing Cities of the Red Night and The Place of Dead Roads, this is a profound meditation on morality, loneliness, life and death.
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A fascinating mix of autobiographical episodes and extraordinary Egyptian theology, Burroughs's final novel is poignant and melancholic. Blending war films and pornography, and referencing Kafka and Mailer, The Western Lands confirms his status as one of America's greatest writers. The final novel of the trilogy containing Cities of the Red Night and The Place of Dead Roads, this is a profound meditation on morality, loneliness, life and death.
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Add this copy of The Western Lands to cart. $7.97, fair condition, Sold by St. Vinnie's Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Eugene, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Penguin Publishing Group.
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Acceptable. Paperback 100% of proceeds go to charity! Acceptable reading copy with obvious signs of use, wear, and/or cosmetic issues. Item is complete and remains readable despite notable condition issues.
Add this copy of The Western Lands to cart. $16.00, good condition, Sold by Ed Buryn Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Nevada City, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Viking.
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Very good + in fine jacket. 8vo. Quarter green cloth and black boards, with gilt and black spine lettering. Decorated end papers. 258 pages. Black remainder mark on middle of fore-edge (horizontal line). No names, or marks to text. In illustrated dust-jacket (with price intact).
