Kai Molvig Libros

Última salida para Brooklyn , uno de los libros más míticos de la literatura norteamericana de los últimos decenios, es a la vez una original obra narrativa y un documento atroz de la vida en la zona más salvaje de la jungla neoyorquina. Pocos libros suscitaron opiniones tan extremas como éste cuando se publicó por primera vez, en 1964, desde la más rendida admiración (se le llamó «un Viaje al fin de la noche americana, despojado de grasa») hasta el furor ciego. En Inglaterra el libro fue condenado por obscenidad en un sonado proceso en el que fueron testigos de la defensa Frank Kermode, John Arden, Eric Mottram, Anthony Burgess y Kenneth Alsop. El veredicto fue finalmente revocado en una histórica sentencia que alineó Última salida con El amante de lady Chatterley y Ulises , víctimas también de la censura de su época.

In a world that knows too well the anguish inherent in the clash of old ways and new lifestyles, Margaret Craven's classic and timeless story of a young man's journey into the Pacific Northwest is as relevant today as ever. Here amid the grandeur of British Columbia stands the village of Kingcome, a place of salmon runs and ancient totems - a village so steeped in time that, according to Kwakiutl legend, it was founded by two brothers left on earth after the great flood. Yet in this Eden of such natural beauty and richness, the old culture of totems and potlaches is under attack - slowly being replaced by a new culture of prefab houses and alcoholism. Into this world, where an entire generation of young people has become disenchanted and alienated from their heritage, Craven introduces Mark Brian, a young vicar sent to the small isolated parish by his church. This is Mark's journey of discovery - a journey that will teach him about life, death, and the transforming power of love. It is a journey that will resonate in the mind of readers long after the book is done.

This book, first published in 1970, combines the efforts of New American Library and The World Publishing Company, showcasing a unique collaboration in its release. The narrative explores themes relevant to its time, offering insights into the cultural and social dynamics of the era. Readers can expect a rich tapestry of characters and situations that reflect the complexities of the period, making it a significant contribution to literature of that decade.

A reflective, poignant novel of independence and love from one of America's greatest contemporary Southern writers.