JOURNAL ARTICLE

Greg Girard on Paul Bowles.

  • Published In: ArtAsiaPacific, 2025, n. 145. P. 19 1 of 2

  • Database: Art Source Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on the author's personal reflections on the works of Paul Bowles, particularly his 1952 novel *Let It Come Down*, and the impact of Bowles's writing on the author. It discusses the themes of alienation and the experience of Americans in foreign lands, highlighting the contrast between the perceived exoticism and the reality faced by Westerners. The author shares a personal anecdote about a letter received from Bowles and recounts a trip to Morocco that prevented a visit to Tangier, where Bowles lived. The article also notes the resurgence of interest in Bowles's work following the release of the film *The Sheltering Sky*, based on his novel, and reflects on the complexities of cultural perception and representation. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:ArtAsiaPacific. 2025/09, Issue 145, p19
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1039-3625
  • Accession Number:187522991
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