Paul Frederic Bowles Boeken

In these hauntingly beautiful stories of abandonment and vengeance, extreme situations lead to disturbing conclusions. A missionary is sent to a place so distant he finds his God has no power there; a husband abandons his wife as they honeymoon in the South American jungle; a splash of water triggers an explosion of violence; and a boy's drug-induced transformation leads to cruelty enjoyed and suffered. Masterfully written, these are chilling tales from sun-drenched and brutal climes.

This 50th anniversary edition of The Sheltering Sky includes an original review by Tennessee Williams. Celebrated as one of the great 20th-century novels, it is praised for its distinction among post-World War II literature by the New Republic.