Trillin, Calvin
Killings
- ISBN 13:
- 9780399591891
- author:
- Trillin, Calvin
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Random House Trade
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 20.6 x 14 x 2 centimetres (0.27
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, Essays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Calvin Trillin's Killings is a collection of true stories about sudden death. In his introduction, Trillin notes that reporters often cover wrongful deaths, particularly if they are sudden. What draws him to these tales, however, is the way they reveal the intricacies of human life when someone dies unexpectedly. These stories, originally published in The New Yorker between 1969 and 2010, offer vivid portraits of lives cut short. They explore how people's lives intersect and collide in unexpected ways, often with profound consequences. From a chance encounter in a cocktail lounge to a long-standing feud between families, each story is a nuanced exploration of human relationships and the complexities of everyday life. Trillin's writing style has been praised for its ability to turn even mundane details into compelling narratives. With Killings, he showcases his skill as a reporter and observer of human nature, creating a collection that is both deeply observed and beautifully written.
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