Malcolm Lowry

Malcolm Lowry was an English novelist and poet, best known for his 1947 novel 'Under the Volcano,' which is considered one of the greatest novels of the 20th century. His work often explores themes of existential despair and the human condition.

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  1. 1. Under the Volcano

    Cover of 'Under the Volcano' by Malcolm Lowry

    Set in Mexico on the Day of the Dead in 1938, the novel follows the last day in the life of Geoffrey Firmin, a British consul with a severe alcohol addiction. Through his interactions with his estranged wife and half-brother, the book explores themes of despair, betrayal, and the destructive power of addiction, against the backdrop of political and social unrest. The impending eruption of the nearby volcano serves as a metaphor for Firmin's deteriorating mental state and the looming world war.

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