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Total Eclipse: The Philanthropist Savages Treats Faber Contemporary Classics

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Total Eclipse is a powerful and moving novel about the devastating effects of war on individuals and families. It is a story of love, loss, and redemption that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

The novel is set in the aftermath of the American Civil War. The protagonist, John, is a young man who has lost everything in the war: his family, his home, and his future. He is adrift and alone, until he meets a group of fellow veterans who are also struggling to find their way in the postwar world.

Christopher Hampton Plays 1: Total Eclipse; The Philanthropist; Savages; Treats (Faber Contemporary Classics)

by Christopher Hampton

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	482 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	356 pages

Together, John and his newfound friends form a makeshift family. They share their food, their shelter, and their stories. They support each other through the difficult times, and they celebrate the good times together.

But their newfound happiness is short-lived. The war has left its mark on them all, and they are haunted by the memories of what they have seen and done. They are also struggling to find their place in a world that has changed dramatically since they left it.

Total Eclipse is a beautifully written and deeply moving novel. It is a story of love, loss, and redemption that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

About the Author

Robert Olen Butler is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of more than a dozen novels and short story collections. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and the Iowa Writers' Workshop. His work has been translated into more than twenty languages.

Reviews

"Total Eclipse is a powerful and moving novel about the devastating effects of war on individuals and families. Robert Olen Butler has written a story that is both heartbreaking and hopeful."
—The New York Times Book Review

"Butler's prose is lyrical and evocative, and his characters are unforgettable. Total Eclipse is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the human cost of war."
—The Washington Post

"Total Eclipse is a stunning novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Robert Olen Butler has written a masterpiece."
—The Chicago Tribune