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Under the Volcano

by Malcolm Lowry · 2007 · 448 pages

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About This Book

Set in Mexico on the Day of the Dead in 1938, the novel chronicles the final twenty-four hours of Geoffrey Firmin, an alcoholic former British consul. The narrative uses a dense, allusive style to explore the consul's spiritual and physical dissolution amidst themes of betrayal and impending global conflict.

Genres

Psychology & Behavior Philosophy Fiction & Literature

Topics

Consciousness Decision Making Emotional Intelligence Resilience Storytelling

Book Details

Published

2007

Pages

448

Language

en

ISBN

9780061120152

Awards & Recognition

Modern Library 100 Best NovelsTime 100 Best Novels

Audiobook Available

14h 48m

Narrated by John Lee

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