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Arrival and Departure
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Arrival and Departure
This was the third novel of Arthur Koestler's trilogy on ends and means - the other two are THE GLADIATORS and DARKNESS AT NOON - and the first he wrote in English. The central theme is the conflict between morality and expediency, and in this novel Koestler worked it out in terms of individual psychology.
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Arrival and Departure is the third novel in Arthur Koestler's trilogy on ends and means, following The Gladiators and Darkness at Noon. It is noteworthy for being the first of the trilogy that Koestler wrote in English.
The novel explores the central theme of the conflict between morality and expediency through the lens of individual psychology. The protagonist, Peter Slavek, begins his journey as a brave young revolutionary but experiences a mental breakdown.
On the analyst's couch, Slavek discovers, in Koestler's own words, "that his crusading zeal was derived from unconscious guilt". This psychological exploration adds depth to the storyline, making it a compelling read for those interested in the complexities of human motivation.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780099515418
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 November 1999
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Vintage Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 139g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Arthur Koestler was born in Budapest in 1905. He attended the university of Vienna before working as a foreign correspondent in the Middle East, Berlin and Paris. For six years he was an active member of the Communist Party, and was captured by Franco in the Spanish Civil War. In 1940 he came to England. He died in 1983 by suicide, having frequently expressed a belief in the right to euthanasia.
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