Nathan Englander
What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780222295
- author:
- Nathan Englander
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W&N
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Nathan Englander's powerful collection of short stories explores the complexities of human relationships and the darker aspects of history. What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank is a masterful work that showcases Englander's unique voice and skill. The title story, inspired by Raymond Carver's masterpiece, is a darkly comedic portrayal of two marriages where the Holocaust becomes a game played in a parlor setting. Other stories, such as "Camp Sundown" and "Free Fruit for Young Widows", delve into themes of evil, justice, and the human condition. This collection marks a significant leap forward in Englander's writing career, cementing his position alongside literary giants like Roth, Malamud, and Babel.