Signposts in a Strange Land

A captivating collection of writings on Southern life by one of the masters of American literaturePublished just after Walker Percy’s death Signposts in a Strange Land takes readers through the philosophical religious and literary ideas of one of the South’s most profound and unique thinkers. Each essay is laced with wit and insight into the human condition. From race relations and the mysteries of existence to Catholicism and the joys of drinking bourbon this collection offers a window into the underpinnings of Percy’s celebrated novels and brings to light the stirring thoughts and voice of a giant of twentieth century literature.