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The Sheltering Sky
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Based on 28,684 Ratings and 2,295 Reviews

Book Description
In this classic work of psychological terror, Paul Bowles examines the ways in which Americans apprehend an alien culture--and the ways in which their incomprehension destroys them. The story of three American travelers adrift in the cities and deserts of North Africa after World War II, The Sheltering Sky is at once merciless and heartbreaking in its compassion. It etches the limits of human reas... More
Book Information
PublisherLibrary of America
BindingHardcover (38 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages304
ISBN-100720605873
ISBN-13978-0720605877
Publication Date/2002
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About Paul Bowles (Author) : Paul Bowles is a published author of children's books. Published credits of Paul Bowles include Sheltering Sky and Midnight Mass.
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