Diski, Jenny

The Vanishing Princess

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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
£15.74

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.

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