the crying of lot 49
second printing, 1966.
an iconic feat in postmodern literature which has been interpreted both as parody and exemplary.
pynchon's shortest novel follows oedipa maas, a young woman in california, who begins to unravel a complex conspiracy involving a centuries-old feud between two rival mail distribution companies. one of these, thurn and taxis, was a real company that operated from 1806 to 1867, and was the first private firm to distribute postal mail.
"the crying" is known for its intricate, multilayered plot and dense cultural references. spanning history, philosophy, and music, the references create a complex text that rewards detailed analysis and knowledge of pynchon's broader oeuvre.
philadelphia: j. b. lippincott company. hardcover. book condition: minor fading to tail of spine. very good +. jacket condition: clipped. near fine. located in our greenpoint store. Item #688
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