Requiem for a Dream

Name: Requiem for a Dream
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141195667
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By Hubert Selby Jr.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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Requiem for a Dream by Hubert Selby Jr. is a gripping exploration of addiction and its destructive impact on four individuals. The story follows their intertwined lives as they chase dreams and desires, ultimately descending into personal hells shaped by dependency. Set against a backdrop of urban decay, the novel offers a raw and poignant look at the human condition.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to raw and powerful narratives that delve into the complexities of addiction and the relentless pursuit of dreams. Its intense and evocative storytelling offers a profound exploration of human vulnerabilities and the dark side of ambition. Ideal for readers who appreciate deeply emotional and thought-provoking fiction.

Requiem for a Dream

Harry Goldfarb, heroin addict and son of lonely widow Sara, cares only about enjoying the good life with girlfriend Marion and best friend Tyrone C Love, and making the most of all the hash, poppers and dope they can get. Sara Goldfarb sits at home with the TV, dreaming of the life she could have and struggling with her own addictions.

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The notorious dark, modern-day fable of New York from this cult master, new to Penguin Modern Classics.

Harry Goldfarb, heroin addict and son of lonely widow Sara, cares only about enjoying the good life with girlfriend Marion and best friend Tyrone C Love, and making the most of all the hash, poppers, and dope they can get. Sara Goldfarb sits at home with the TV, dreaming of the life she could have and struggling with her own addictions—food and diet pills. But these four will pay a terrible price for the pleasures they believe they are entitled to.

A passionate, heart-breaking tale of the crushing weight of hope and expectation, Requiem for a Dream is a dark modern-day fable of New York.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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iRequiem for a Dream/i is praised as a significant work in American literature, capturing the essence of America's turmoil. Through the use of street slang and raw dialogue, Selby achieves a poetic style reminiscent of renowned poets like Whitman and Pound. His vivid exploration of the darker sides of life offers an illuminating perspective on human experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141195667

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Hubert Selby, Jr. was born in Brooklyn in 1928. At the age of 15, he dropped out of school and went to sea with the merchant marines. While at sea he was diagnosed with lung disease. With no other way to make a living, he decided to try writing- 'I knew the alphabet. Maybe I could be a writer.' In 1964 he completed his first book, Last Exit to Brooklyn, which has since become a cult classic. In 1966, it was the subject of an obscenity trial in the UK. His other books include The Room, The Demon, Requiem for a Dream, Song of the Silent Snow, The Willow Tree and Waiting Period. In 2000, Requiem for a Dream starred Jared Leto and Ellen Burstyn and was directed by Darren Aronofsky. Hubert Selby Jr died in Highland Park, Los Angeles, California in April 2004.