DeWitt, Helen
Some Trick
- ISBN 13:
- 9780811228930
- author:
- DeWitt, Helen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- New Directions Publishing Corporation
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 5.30(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.70(d)
- Genre:
- Literature Humor
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Some Trick by Helen DeWitt is a collection of short stories that explore the absurdities and complexities of life. With a keen eye for the humorous and satirical, DeWitt delves into themes such as chance, skill, and the challenges of making time for intellectual pursuits in a world that often values more superficial pursuits. Through her unique lens, DeWitt examines the ways in which our lives can become increasingly complicated, even when we try to make sense of them. Her writing is marked by a dry wit and a poker-faced lamentation of the difficulties of maintaining a life of the mind in a world that seems to value more frivolous pursuits. This collection of stories offers a fascinating glimpse into DeWitt's signature style, which blends humor, satire, and a deep understanding of human nature.
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