In classic works such as Hurlyburly and Streamers, David Rabe's depictions of violence and the dark side of the human psyche have won him widespread acclaim. In Recital of the Dog, a painter who has left urban chaos for the country soon finds his hopes of tranquillity shattered by a marauding intruder-a dog that torments his small herd of cows. Desperate to restore order to his world, the man shoots the dog, unwittingly unleashing a nightmare on himself.
This is a tale of creation and destruction, crime and punishment, rife with insight and black comedy.
| ISBN: | 9780802196927 |
| Publication date: | 1st December 2007 |
| Author: | Rabe, David |
| Publisher: | Grove Atlantic |
| Format: | Ebook |
In classic works such as Hurlyburly and Streamers, David Rabe's depictions of violence and the dark side of the human psyche have won him widespread acclaim. In Recital of the Dog, a painter who has left urban chaos for the country soon finds his hopes of tranquillity shattered by a marauding intruder-a dog that torments his small herd of cows.
Recital of the Dog features in the following genres: Modern and Contemporary Fiction
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Recital of the Dog was written by Rabe, David and published by Grove Atlantic
£11.22. Digital. Available Immediately. Country restrictions apply..