Tevis, Walter
The King Is Dead
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399601160
- author:
- Tevis, Walter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Weidenfeld & Nicolson
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 3 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Walter Tevis's complete collection of short fiction brings together his characteristic perceptiveness and range. This long-awaited publication showcases Tevis's mastery of the short form, featuring previously unpublished stories alongside his 1981 collection Far From Home. The collection includes a diverse range of tales, from a man who receives a phone call from his future self to a story about a famous actor and young actress on stage. Other stories are set in poolhalls, including one that features Fast Eddie Felson and another that was the basis for The Hustler. Tevis's writing is marked by its innate humanity and roving curiosity. This collection establishes Tevis as a maestro of the short form, offering readers a glimpse into his unique world of characters and stories.
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