Cormac McCarthy's The Border Trilogy—comprising All the Pretty Horses, The Crossing, and Cities of the Plain—is a masterful exploration of the American West and the complexities of identity, destiny, and survival. With his signature sparse prose and haunting lyricism, McCarthy weaves tales of young men confronting the brutal realities of life along the U.S.-Mexico border. Each novel delves deeply into themes of loss, violence, and the fading mythos of the cowboy, painting a vivid portrait of a landscape both unforgiving and magnificently beautiful. This trilogy stands as a cornerstone in contemporary literature, blending timeless storytelling with philosophical reflection.
Cormac McCarthy's The Border Trilogy—comprising All the Pretty Horses, The Crossing, and Cities of the Plain—is a masterful exploration of the American West and the complexities of identity, destiny, and survival. With his signature sparse prose and haunting lyricism, McCarthy weaves tales of young men confronting the brutal realities of life along the U.S.-Mexico border. Each novel delves deeply into themes of loss, violence, and the fading mythos of the cowboy, painting a vivid portrait of a landscape both unforgiving and magnificently beautiful. This trilogy stands as a cornerstone in contemporary literature, blending timeless storytelling with philosophical reflection.
Picador UK, 2002 softcover, some slight foxing otherwise a clean copy with tight binding in good condition
