A Book of American Martyrs

Autori

• Joyce Carol Oates

Parametri

Pagine

1136pagine

Tempo di lettura

40ore

• Esoterismo e religione
• Narrativa
• Narrativa contemporanea
• Religione
• Scienze politiche & Politica

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The novel explores the intense and tragic intersection of two American families following the assassination of an abortion provider by the fervent evangelical Luther Dunphy. As Dunphy believes he is fulfilling a divine mission, the aftermath of his actions devastates the family of Augustus Voorhees, the idealistic doctor he kills. The narrative delves into themes of faith, morality, and the profound effects of violence on both the perpetrator and the victims, highlighting the complexities of belief and the human condition.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2017

(In brossura)