{"product_id":"against-the-day","title":"Against the Day","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpanning the period between the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893 and the years just after World War I, \u003ci\u003eAgainst the Day\u003c\/i\u003e is a sprawling epic that traverses continents and delves into a world of unrestrained corporate greed, false religiosity, and political machinations. From the labor troubles in Colorado to turn-of-the-century New York, London, Venice, Siberia, and revolutionary Mexico, this novel explores a complex tapestry of historical events and speculative realities, inviting readers into a richly imagined past that resonates with contemporary themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy You Should Read?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmerse yourself in a vast historical narrative that blends real-world events with speculative fiction, offering a unique perspective on the late 19th and early 20th centuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience Thomas Pynchon's signature intricate prose and complex character development across multiple interwoven storylines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore themes of corporate power, societal unrest, and the blurred lines between reality and the fantastical in a thought-provoking manner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJourney through diverse global settings, from bustling cities to remote landscapes, each vividly brought to life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThomas Pynchon\u003c\/strong\u003e is an American novelist known for his dense and complex works. He gained prominence with his 1973 novel \u003ci\u003eGravity's Rainbow\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the National Book Award. Pynchon is celebrated for his postmodern style, incorporating elements of science, mathematics, and history into his narratives. His other notable works include \u003ci\u003eV.\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Crying of Lot 49\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMason \u0026amp; Dixon\u003c\/i\u003e. He is known for his reclusiveness and has rarely granted interviews or made public appearances.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47563960779005,"sku":null,"price":2238.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/81PxU9lvdQL._SL2000.jpg?v=1779527592","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/products\/against-the-day","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}