Moon at Perigee by George Johnston - 1948 FIRST EDITION HCDJ
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Moon at Perigee (1948) is an early psychological and atmospheric adventure novel that draws heavily from George Johnston’s real-life experiences as a war correspondent in Asia. The Protagonist and Setting The story centers on Michael Casey, an irritable, cynical Australian artist and former soldier. The narrative unfolds in the stifling, tense atmosphere of post-World War II Calcutta, India. Casey is deeply disillusioned by his wartime experiences and harbors a generous amount of contempt for the world around him. Core Narrative Conflict While navigating his own internal psychological trauma and moral exhaustion, Casey finds himself pulled into a web of local intrigue, political unrest, and human suffering. The title itself serves as a metaphor; a "perigee moon" occurs when the moon is at its closest, most intense point to Earth. In the novel, this celestial state mirrors the heavy, oppressive emotional and physical environment of the city, bringing human tensions and underlying madness to a boiling point.
- Year: 1948
- Binding: Hardcover
- Condition: Good
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