The Rifles by William T. Vollmann
"The Rifles" is a historical novel that intertwines two tales of exploration in the Arctic. One story follows a 19th-century British naval officer, Sir John Franklin, on his ill-fated expedition to find the Northwest Passage, which ultimately results in his crew's death from starvation, cold, and cannibalism. The other narrative is about a late 20th-century man who becomes obsessed with Franklin's story and travels to the Arctic himself, experiencing the harsh realities of life in the far North. The book explores themes of obsession, colonialism, and the harshness of Arctic life.
The 6510th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1994
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 411
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 26th on 20th Century's Greatest Hits: 100 English-Language Books of Fiction (Larry McCaffery)