Results for "Donald Barthelme"

If you're keen on exploring the intricacies of human relationships and the poetry in the mundane moments of everyday life, "AM/PM" offers a glimpse through a series of snapshots, each a burst of emotion and storytelling. Its fragmented structure invites you to piece together a narrative mosaic, rendering a refreshing and thought-provoking reading experience.

"Forty Stories" offers a smorgasbord of perspectives and situations that shine a light on modern American life. If you enjoy short fiction that provides snapshots into the intricacies of human behavior and the ironies that often unfold in life's narrative, this collection will resonate with you. It's perfect for those who appreciate quick reads with substance.

“Eccentric, dazzling…the literary conversation piece of the year.” – San Francisco ChronicleAn American short story writer and novelist acclaimed for his playful, postmodern style of short fiction, Barthelme’s first novel, Snow White , is a countercultural, experimental reconstruction of the Disney version of the traditional fairytale.In Barthelme’s modern day world, Snow White is a seductive woman waiting for her prince to return to New York. Pushing the bounds of fiction and form, Barthelme subverts the classic tale, prompting The New York Times to call him “a splendid practitioner at the peak of his power” and inspiring a new generation of authors including Charles Baxter, Dave Eggers, and David Gates.