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Rick Bass Livres

    Rick Bass explore les liens profonds entre la nature sauvage et l'expérience humaine, créant une prose à la fois lyrique et d'une grande acuité d'observation. Son œuvre examine la relation complexe entre la nature et l'identité, souvent située dans des paysages reculés et menacés. L'écriture de Bass est une défense passionnée de la nature sauvage, marquée par une profonde appréciation du monde naturel et une approche contemplative de notre place en son sein.

    In den Tiefen der Erde
    Winter in Montana
    Where the Sea Used to Be
    The Sky, the Stars, the Wilderness

    • The Sky, the Stars, the Wilderness

      • 204pages
      • 8 heures de lecture
      4,2(624)Évaluer

      The collection features three short novels that explore profound themes of love, loss, and the struggle for identity. A woman reconnects with her roots on a Texas ranch, while a man embarks on a treacherous journey through a winter wilderness to find his wife. Additionally, a young oilman faces off against his aging mentor in a surreal setting where an ancient ocean lies buried in the Appalachian foothills. The narratives showcase the author's magical, passionate, and lyrical storytelling.

      The Sky, the Stars, the Wilderness

    • Where the Sea Used to Be

      • 462pages
      • 17 heures de lecture

      The narrative centers on a complex familial struggle between a father, Dudley, and his daughter, as they vie for the souls of two men, Matthew and Wallis. Dudley, a Texan obsessed with oil, has left a trail of ruined lives in his relentless pursuit. As Wallis begins to unravel the dark secrets of Dudley's past, the story unfolds against the backdrop of Swan Valley's vivid landscape and wildlife. Rick Bass's poetic prose brings depth to each character and their intertwined destinies, exploring themes of ambition, love, and destruction.

      Where the Sea Used to Be