Opus 21 by Philip Wylie
"Opus 21" by Philip Wylie is a novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around the character Phil, who is navigating the anxieties of mortality and the complexities of human relationships in a rapidly changing world. It explores themes of life, death, and human folly against the backdrop of postwar America, where the characters grapple with personal dilemmas amidst broader societal issues. The opening of the novel introduces Phil as
he faces the daunting specter of cancer, which prompts reflections on his life and relationships, particularly with his wife and daughter. He visits a doctor who suggests the need for a biopsy on a growth in his throat, eliciting both dread and a contemplative attitude toward his life choices and legacy. As Phil interacts with various characters—including a beautiful woman named Yvonne—the narrative delves into the nuances of human behavior, the impact of societal expectations, and the struggle for personal authenticity amid encroaching mortality. The tone is introspective, with sharp commentary on existential themes and a hint of dark humor that permeates his reflections on life, love, and the absurdities of human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wylie, Philip, 1902-1971 |
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| Title |
Opus 21 Descriptive Music for the Lower Kinsey Epoch of the Atomic Age, a Concerto for a One-man Band, Six Arias for Soap Operas, Fugues, Anthems & Barrelhouse |
| Alternate Title | Opus Twenty-one |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Tim Lindell, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Authors -- Fiction |
| Subject | Philosophy -- Fiction |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Patients -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62900 |
| Release Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 252 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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