The last crash by Kenneth Latour
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About this eBook
| Author | Latour, Kenneth |
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| Title | The last crash |
| Original Publication | New York: Street & Smith Corporation, 1923. |
| Credits | Roger Frank and Sue Clark |
| Summary | "The Last Crash" by Kenneth Latour is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story offers a unique blend of aviation drama infused with a mystic perspective on fate, delving into the lives of aviators and their complex relationships with flying and each other. The main character, Billy Cobb, is a dedicated pilot whose profession is steeped in danger and philosophy, particularly surrounding the idea of fate and the inevitability of 'the last crash.' At the start of the narrative, we meet John Norris, who reflects on his close friend Billy Cobb, exploring themes of fatalism tied to the perils of aviation. The opening sets the scene for a tragic event—a crash involving Cobb that leaves him injured and blind, but not without a significant revelation as he smiles and speaks to someone who is not there, suggesting a deeper connection beyond life and death. As the story unfolds, we learn of Cobb's profound devotion to aviation and his love for Jennie, a connection that becomes tangled with his fear of the air's capriciousness. Their relationship illustrates the tension between personal love and professional duty, establishing a poignant exploration of the fear that accompanies the thrill of flight. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Aeronautics -- Fiction |
| Subject | Air pilots -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71313 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 65 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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