{"product_id":"mosquitoes-paperback-1","title":"Mosquitoes - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam Faulkner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilliam Faulkner's inspiration for his second novel, \u003ci\u003eMosquitoes\u003c\/i\u003e (1927), was his involvement in the 1920s New Orleans creative community. \u003ci\u003eMosquitoes\u003c\/i\u003e explores the themes of sexuality and the societal role of the artist as it follows a bohemian cast of characters on a four-day cruise aboard the yacht \u003ci\u003eNausikaa\u003c\/i\u003e, which is owned by a wealthy patron of the arts. The excursion on Lake Pontchartrain offers an intriguing glimpse into the youth of one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by his involvement in the 1920s New Orleans creative community, William Faulkner published his satirical second novel in 1927. \u003ci\u003eMosquitoes\u003c\/i\u003e explores the themes of sexuality and the societal role of the artist. The story follows a bohemian cast of characters on a four-day cruise aboard the yacht \u003ci\u003eNausikaa\u003c\/i\u003e, which is owned by a wealthy patron of the arts. \u003cbr\u003e While living in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Faulkner socialized with many literary figures, including Sherwood Anderson, and modeled his characters on those friendships. The novel offers an intriguing glimpse into the youth of one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.9 x 4.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 13, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766410641696,"sku":"9780486849799","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/13086efd8726ab08fcc67498cbba90b6.webp?v=1780292185","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/mosquitoes-paperback-1","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}