Diski, Jenny
The Vanishing Princess
- ISBN 13:
- 9780062685711
- author:
- Diski, Jenny
- format:
- Paperback (05 Dec 2017)
- publisher:
- Ecco Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 20.57 x 13.72 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Short Stories (Single Author) Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Vanishing Princess Stories by Jenny Diski is a collection of darkly funny and subversive tales that showcase the author's unique voice. With a tone that is both cool and unflinching, Diski explores themes of sex, power, domesticity, femininity, hysteria, and loneliness with humor and honesty.
These stories offer a glimpse into the imagination of a writer who was known for her piercing social examination and vivid dreamlike landscapes. From a fairy tale turned on its head to tales of everyday life, Diski's prose is sharp and steely, yet wild and wondrous.
The Vanishing Princess Stories are a testament to Diski's singular voice and the impact she had on readers around the world. This collection is a worthwhile read for anyone who appreciates original and intelligent writing.