Under The Banner of Heaven

A Story of Violent Faith

(Author) Jon Krakauer
Format: Paperback
Price: £11.99
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Publisher:
Pan Macmillan
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781035014767
Publish year:
2022
Publish date:
Aug. 18, 2022

Jon Krakauer

Jon Krakauer is an American writer and mountaineer known for his gripping, investigative nonfiction works. He gained widespread acclaim for his book "Into the Wild," which tells the tragic true story of Christopher McCandless, a young man who ventured into the Alaskan wilderness and ultimately perished.

Krakauer's writing style is characterized by his meticulous research, immersive storytelling, and exploration of complex moral and ethical themes. He has also written other notable works, including "Into Thin Air," which chronicles the disastrous 1996 Mount Everest expedition that claimed the lives of several climbers.

Krakauer's contributions to literature lie in his ability to create compelling narratives that delve into the human psyche, exploring themes of adventure, survival, and the pursuit of meaning in the face of adversity. His works have had a significant impact on the literary genre of investigative journalism and narrative nonfiction, inspiring readers to question the limits of human endurance and the nature of our connection to the natural world.

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