Norman Rush is an American novelist whose introspective works are set in 1980s Botswana. His prose often delves into themes of human connection, cultural encounters, and the search for identity within an exotic landscape. Rush's style is characterized by meticulous attention to detail and profound psychological insight into his characters. Drawing from his experiences with the Peace Corps in Botswana, he authentically portrays both the frustrations and the beauty of life on the fringes.
In dieser großartigen Sammlung von Geschichten schafft Rush unvergessliche Porträts von euro-amerikanischen Expatriates, die in der schwarzen afrikanischen Republik Botswana orientierungslos sind. Die Charaktere des Autors sind unvergesslich, während ihre Schwierigkeiten witzig, kaum fassbar logisch und fast so berührend sind wie Afrika selbst.
An award-winning novel with a cult following since its original publication in 1991, Mating is a life-affirming comedy of manners as well as a deeply serious investigation of the politics of desire