Resuscitation of a Hanged Man

by Denis Johnson

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Provincetown, Cape Cod: the last outpost of civilisation, the end of the earth. In the confused aftermath of a failed suicide attempt, Leonard English – pursuing a vague vision of redemption and an even vaguer offer of employment – finds himself in a Cape resort populated by religious zealots and promiscuous transvestites. Taking a position as a part-time disc jockey-cum-private investigator, he falls hopelessly in love with a beautiful young gay woman. As winter approaches Leonard’s anguish mounts, his search for an elusive artist proves as futile as his desire and his growing obsessions lead to a tragic discovery and unexpected personal satisfaction.
  • ISBN13 9780413772329
  • Publish Date 20 May 2004 (first published 5 March 1991)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Methuen Publishing Ltd
  • Edition New edition
  • Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
  • Pages 272
  • Language English