Yu, Charles
Third Class Superhero
- ISBN 13:
- 9781844719822
- author:
- Yu, Charles
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Salt Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 124
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 0.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Science Fiction, Short Stories,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Third Class Superhero explores the complexities of identity and existence in an age of dislocation. Through eleven stories, Charles Yu delves into themes of time, self-discovery, and the human condition.
The collection features three narratives: "401(k)", a tale of upward mobility and the pursuit of the Perfect Good Life; "The Man Who Became Himself", a story of existential crisis for a successful executive; and Moisture Man's struggles to maintain his hero status in a world where others seem more accomplished. These stories showcase Yu's unique voice and insight into the human experience.
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