A Sport and a Pastime by James Salter
The book is a provocative and sensual narrative about an illicit affair between a young American man and a French girl in post-war France. Set in the picturesque town of Autun, the novel explores themes of desire, love, and the blurred line between reality and fantasy. The story is narrated by an unnamed observer, who paints a vivid picture of the couple's passionate relationship, their exploration of love and sensuality, and the inevitable tragedy that follows.
The 830th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1967
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200
- Words
- 43,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 4th on Quintessential American Fiction, According to the Rest of the World (Literary Hub)
- The 80 Books Every Man Should Read (Esquire)
- The 100 Greatest American Novels, 1893 – 1993 (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)
- As if You Don't Have Enough to Read, Fiction Edition (New York Times)
- The Great American Novels (The Atlantic)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)