{"product_id":"the-masters-of-atlantis-paperback","title":"The Masters of Atlantis - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCharles Portis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMasters of Atlantis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e is a cockeyed journey into an America of misfits and con men, oddballs, and innocents, by one of America's most respected novelists, #1 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestselling author Charles Portis.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"One of the few laugh-out-loud novels I've read.\" --Conan O'Brien\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLamar Jimmerson is the leader of the Gnomon Society, the international fraternal order dedicated to preserving the arcane wisdom of the lost city of Atlantis. Stationed in France in 1917, Jimmerson comes across a little book crammed with Atlantean puzzles, Egyptian riddles, and extended alchemical metaphors. It's the \u003ci\u003eCodex Pappus\u003c\/i\u003e: the sacred Gnomon text. Soon he is basking in the lore of lost Atlantis, convinced that his mission on Earth is to administer to and extend the ranks of the noble brotherhood. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCharles Portis wrote five novels, and this is his penultimate. Portis is often compared to Mark Twain because, like Twain, Portis focuses on and plays with the wide range of expression found in American speech. Every character in this novel has a unique way of expressing himself, and it's clear to the reader that Portis genuinely loves each and every one of these characters and creating for them a unique vernacular. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA brilliantly comic novel, this cult classic is a masterwork of American fiction--an unforgettable portrait of idealists chasing secrets that may never have existed. For fans of \u003ci\u003eTrue Grit\u003c\/i\u003e or other Charles Portis novels and for readers who have yet to discover his work, a trip with Portis and Lamar Jimmerson will be great fun and full of rewards. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A wonderful talent--original, quirky, exciting.\" --Larry McMurtry, author of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e The Last Picture Show\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTerms of Endearment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"I've loved his work all my life--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Dog of the South\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e is a family favorite, as is \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMasters of Atlantis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e. . . . The books are so funny that they cry to be read aloud.\" --Donna Tartt, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Goldfinch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Secret History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, in the \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Portis\u003c\/b\u003e (1933-2020) is celebrated as one of America's most distinctive and original literary voices. Best known for his classic novel \u003ci\u003eTrue Grit\u003c\/i\u003e, Portis combined sharp wit, deadpan humor, and a keen eye for the absurdities of everyday life to create stories that are both timeless and deeply American. His novels--including \u003ci\u003eNorwood\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Dog of the South\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGringos\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTrue Grit\u003c\/i\u003e--have earned cult status for their offbeat characters, comic brilliance, and narrative charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond fiction, Portis was an accomplished journalist and essayist, producing incisive reportage and cultural commentary that reveal his unmatched gift for observation and language. His collected nonfiction, short stories, and plays in \u003ci\u003eEscape Velocity\u003c\/i\u003e showcase the full range of his talent, from satirical humor to poignant reflections on American identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePortis's work continues to captivate readers who value originality, wit, and storytelling that transcends genre. Whether through his iconic Western or his eccentric road novels, Portis remains a writer whose voice is unmistakable and whose influence endures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.9 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 2000\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53093171429600,"sku":"9781585670215","price":21.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/KZ4ZYsn3gN9781585670215.webp?v=1781638486","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/the-masters-of-atlantis-paperback","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}