Description
“The Sheltering Sky” by Paul Bowles is a haunting and atmospheric novel set in North Africa after World War II. Published in 1949, it follows the journey of an American couple, Port and Kit Moresby, as they travel through the deserts of Morocco and Algeria.
The novel explores themes of existentialism, alienation, and the clash of cultures. As the Moresbys venture deeper into the desert, they find themselves increasingly disconnected from their own identities and the world around them. Their journey becomes a metaphorical exploration of the human psyche and the search for meaning in a world that often seems indifferent and incomprehensible.
Bowles’s prose is spare yet evocative, capturing the harsh beauty of the desert landscape and the inner turmoil of his characters. “The Sheltering Sky” is a haunting and thought-provoking novel that continues to resonate with readers for its exploration of the human condition and the existential challenges of modern life.
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