Clean Straw For Nothing

George Johnston, COLLINS. Author: George JohnstonBinding: HardbackPublished: COLLINS, 1969Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Foxing on FEP and Back pages, light foxing on block but pages otherwise fineThis poignant literary novel chronicles the continuing struggles of a writer grappling with his past and the unraveling of his present. Set amidst the sun-drenched yet isolating landscape of a Greek island, the narrative uncovers the intricate layers of a marriage under strain and the relentless pursuit of artistic integrity. The prose presents a deeply introspective and often melancholic examination of disillusionment and the elusive nature of happiness. Readers will find a compelling and emotionally resonant account of a man confronting his own mortality and the compromises of a life lived.