by Thomas Pynchon · Vintage Books USA · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780099533214
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Gravity's Rainbow is an experimental novel by American writer Thomas Pynchon, published in 1973. Considered a masterpiece of postmodern literature, the novel is known for its complexity, length, and unique style. Set in Europe at the end of World War II, the plot follows the experiences of several characters as they attempt to unravel the mysteries surrounding a V-2 rocket. The novel explores themes such as war, power, technology, and the human condition, and is characterized by its black humor, satire, and use of parody. Gravity's Rainbow is a challenging but rewarding work that has been praised for its ambition, originality, and impact on contemporary literature.
Thomas Ruggles Pynchon Jr. is an American novelist. He is known for his dense, complex works of postmodern fiction, which are distinguished by their paranoid tone, absurd humor, and references to history, art, science, and popular culture. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest American novelists. Pynchon is notoriously reclusive. Few photographs of him have been published, and rumors about his location and identity have circulated since the 1960s.
