Margaret Atwood
Stone Mattress: Nine Wicked Tales
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349006536
- author:
- Margaret Atwood
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Virago
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 13.2 x 2.2 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Dark and witty tales from Margaret Atwood. This collection of nine short stories showcases the author's imaginative inventiveness and verbal sizzle. From a recently widowed fantasy writer guided through a stormy winter evening, to an elderly lady coming to terms with her Charles Bonnet syndrome, each tale is infused with Atwood's signature acerbic wit and sly prose. Atwood's characters are often close to death, dead already, unwittingly doomed or - in one memorable case - freeze-dried. Yet, her own curiosity, enthusiasm and storytelling panache remain alive and kicking. With a keen eye for the human condition, she presents eight icily refreshing stories that will leave you chilled. Margaret Atwood's prose is sharp and sly, bracing rather than bleak. This collection of short stories is a testament to her skill as a storyteller, offering a unique blend of dark humor, clever plot twists and biting social commentary.
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