Under the Volcano

The last day in the life of the British Consul Geoffrey Firmin—played out in Mexico on the Day of the Dead 1938, as he drinks himself to death watched by his ex-wife and half-brother. Lowry's singular masterpiece, with its Dantesque structure and extraordinary symbolic density, is considered one of the greatest novels of the twentieth century.

Under the Volcano was written by Malcolm Lowry, from United Kingdom. First published in 1947.

Under the Volcano has received the following awards and honours: TIME 100 Best Novels 1947.

Under the Volcano is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in alcoholism, love, Mexico.

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Under the Volcano is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

Under the Volcano originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.