the crying of lot 49

thomas pynchon

Verlag: j. b. lippincott company, philadelphia, 1966

Beschreibung

second printing, 1966. an iconic feat in postmodern literature which has been interpreted both as parody and exemplary. pynchon's shortest novel follows oedipa maas, a young woman in california, who begins to unravel a complex conspiracy involving a centuries-old feud between two rival mail distribution companies. one of these, thurn and taxis, was a real company that operated from 1806 to 1867, and was the first private firm to distribute postal mail. the novel is known for its intricate, multilayered plot and dense cultural references. spanning history, philosophy, and music, these references create a rich, complex text that rewards detailed analysis and knowledge of pynchon's broader oeuvre. philadelphia: j. b. lippincott company. hardcover. book condition: minor fading to tail of spine. very good +. jacket condition: clipped. near fine. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 688

Bibliografische Details

Titel: the crying of lot 49

Verlag: j. b. lippincott company, philadelphia

Erscheinungsdatum: 1966

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Schutzumschlag

Auflage: 1. Auflage