Mason & Dixon by Thomas Pynchon
"Mason & Dixon" is a postmodern historical novel which follows the story of the 18th-century British astronomers and surveyors Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, who are known for the Mason-Dixon line. The novel is written in a complex, digressive style, and it includes numerous sub-plots and a wide range of themes. It explores the scientific, philosophical, and sociopolitical issues of the Enlightenment era, as well as the personal lives and friendship of the two title characters.
The 2096th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1997
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 700-800
- Words
- 325,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 5th on Best Science Book Ever (the Royal Institution of Great Britain)
- 17th on The 16 Greatest Books of All Time (NYU Local)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)