Into the Wild [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Krakauer, Jon

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ISBN 10: 0385486804 ISBN 13: 9780385486804

Casa editrice: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1997

Riassunto

A portrait of Chris McCandless chronicles his decision to withdraw from society and adopt the persona of Alexander Supertramp, offering insight into his beliefs about the wilderness and his tragic death in the Alaskan wilderness. Reprint. Tour.

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Recensione:

"Terrifying...Eloquent...A heart-rending drama of human yearning."
--New York Times

"A narrative of arresting force.  Anyone who ever fancied wandering off to face nature on its own harsh terms should give a look.  It's gripping stuff."
--Washington Post

"Compelling and tragic...Hard to put down."  
--San Francisco Chronicle

"Engrossing...with a telling eye for detail, Krakauer has captured the sad saga of a stubborn, idealistic young man."
--Los Angeles Times Book Review

"It may be nonfiction, but Into the Wild is a mystery of the highest order."
--Entertainment Weekly

L'autore:

Jon Krakauer is the author of eight books and has received an Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. According to the award citation, "Krakauer combines the tenacity and courage of the finest tradition of investigative journalism with the stylish subtlety and profound insight of the born writer." 

www.jonkrakauer.com

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
• Data di pubblicazione: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0385486804
• ISBN 13: 9780385486804
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 240