THE WALL OF DUST

by Hallam Tennyson ‧ RELEASE DATE: Feb. 23, 1947

First appearance in this country of an English writer, in six stories, which show unity of character and a mature, intelligent style and . The confusions of an Italian returning to his birthplace, after being raised in New England; the new social patterns imposed on a Tuscan village as Negro soldiers integrate themselves with the community; the nerve-splitting results on an officer as he works with ""Wogs"" in the desert; the customs and humor of Cairo employees as experienced by an English couple; a desperate man finding comfort in a sick boy; a Jew who travels to Palestine to seek out the truth of the conflicts there; these comprise the volume, and are marked by their understanding, their lack of overt drama, their preoccupation with aliens in foreign lands. There is a quietness, a sensitivity to the writing, and the whole leaves an impression of superior artistry.

Pub Date: Feb. 23, 1947

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Viking

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Feb. 1, 1947

Categories: FICTION