Barthelme, Donald
Donald Barthelme: Collected Stories
- ISBN 13:
- 9781598536843
- author:
- Barthelme, Donald
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- The Library of America
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 1168
- Dimensions:
- 20.1 x 13.2 x 3.6 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Short Stories, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Donald Barthelme: Collected Stories is a comprehensive gathering of the renowned author's short stories, showcasing his unique approach to fiction and inventive storytelling. First published in the 1960s, these gems have captivated readers with their pathos, humour, and unexpected insights.
This landmark volume brings together stories from Barthelme's original collections, including Come Back, Dr. Caligari (1964), as well as previously uncollected works. With its sharp introduction by editor Charles McGrath and annotation that clarifies the author's allusions, this edition is a must-have for fans and new readers alike.
Discover Barthelme's genius for dialogue, parody, and collage, which he believed was "the central principle of all art in the twentieth century". Engage with sophisticated works of fiction that wrest profundities out of what might seem ephemeral, and experience the pleasures of a consummate stylist whose sentences are worth marveling at and savoring.
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