Mason & Dixon

About “Mason & Dixon”

"Mason & Dixon" is a 1997 novel by Thomas Pynchon. The story is told from the perspective of Rev. Wicks Cherrycoke, a clergyman with unorthodox beliefs. On a cold December evening, he tells a story to his extended family, partly for entertainment and to maintain his position as a guest in the household. Cherrycoke claims to have traveled with Mason and Dixon, and his tale blends their real-life histories with elements of fantasy, legend, and invention. The novel interweaves fact and fiction, offering a unique and imaginative account of the lives of two historical figures.