Madden, Patrick
Disparates: Essays
- ISBN 13:
- 9781496202444
- author:
- Madden, Patrick
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- University of Nebraska Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 186
- Dimensions:
- 22.91 x 15.19 x 1.09 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature,Literary Collections, Essays,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Disparates Essays by Patrick Madden is a collection of essays that playfully subvert traditional notions of seriousness in writing. By embracing absurdity and humor, Madden tackles weighty topics such as happiness, memory, and unpredictability with a lighthearted touch. Madden's approach to essay-writing is unconventional, featuring wildly meandering pieces, abandoned essays, and guerrilla essays that sneak up on the reader before disappearing again. This eclectic mix of styles is complemented by cameos from guest essayists, adding to the book's sense of camaraderie and playful experimentation. With its unique blend of cleverness, humor, and irreverence, Disparates Essays offers a refreshing take on the traditional essay form.