Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Face And The Mask

The Face And The Mask

Barr Robert

Paperback

Literary CriticismGeneral Graphic NovelsTrue Crime

Publisher Price: $17.99

ISBN10: 9359320196
ISBN13: 9789359320199
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Dec 1 2023
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.53
Height: 0.42 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Face and the Mask is a short story collection by Canadian-Scottish novelist Robert Barr. Through a succession of engaging vignettes, the book provides a riveting view into late-nineteenth-century society and human nature. Barr's ability of narrative shines through as he delves into the dualities of human character and the masks humans wear in various social contexts. Each narrative explores the complexity of identity and the disparity between one's public character and their inner aspirations, secrets, and intentions. Barr deftly exposes people's public personas while revealing the underlying truths that lurk beneath. From Scotland to America, and from artists to journalists, the collection offers a complex tapestry of human experiences and difficulties. Barr digs into subjects like love, ambition, duplicity, and social expectations with wit and great insight. The Face and the Mask is an engrossing examination of human psychology and the complex interplay between appearance and truth. Barr's timeless stories continue to captivate readers, providing significant insights into the complexity of human nature and the masks we all wear on a daily basis.

Also in

True Crime

View All