Barthelme, Donald
The Dead Father
- ISBN 13:
- 9780374529253
- author:
- Barthelme, Donald
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 137mm X 13mm
- Genre:
- Fiction - General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Dead Father is a unique and imaginative novel that explores the complexities of family life through the lens of a fascinating and enigmatic figure. This extraordinary being, part mechanical, part alive, is driven by hopes for himself despite his physical state, as he's pulled towards an unknown goal. Donald Barthelme's writing in this book showcases his innovative use of language, which has influenced generations of fiction writers. The author's freedom to reshape and misrepresent the world creates a sense of artistic liberty that invites readers to laugh along with him, escaping anxiety and feeling alive. With its imaginative storytelling and distinctive narrative voice, The Dead Father offers a glimpse into Barthelme's fictional universe, inviting readers to experience his unique vision for themselves.
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