Descripción

The Ballad of the Sad Café

Author: Carson McCullers
ISBN: 9780141183695
Publisher: Penguin Modern Classics
Format: Paperback

Synopsis:
The Ballad of the Sad Café by Carson McCullers is a masterful novella that captures the beauty and complexity of human relationships. Set in a small, desolate Southern town, the story revolves around the enigmatic Miss Amelia, her brief and tragic marriage to Marvin Macy, and the arrival of a mysterious hunchback named Cousin Lymon. Together, they form a love triangle filled with unrequited love, betrayal, and heartbreak.

McCullers’ prose is poetic and haunting, delving deep into the emotions and vulnerabilities of her characters. The novella is accompanied by a collection of short stories that further explore themes of loneliness, alienation, and the human condition, making it a remarkable work of Southern Gothic literature.

With its unforgettable characters and poignant exploration of love and solitude, The Ballad of the Sad Café remains a timeless classic that resonates with readers to this day.

Key Features:

• Genre: Southern Gothic, literary fiction
• Themes: Love, loneliness, human connection
• Audience: Readers of classic and contemporary literary fiction
• Pages: 160
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback

Why read The Ballad of the Sad Café?

• A beautifully written and emotionally rich exploration of love and betrayal.
• Features an iconic novella and additional short stories by a literary master.
• An essential work of Southern Gothic literature with timeless appeal.