With a new Foreword by Jeffrey Frank The most poignant of all De Vries's novels, The Blood of the Lamb is also the most autobiographical.
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Peter De Vries was an American novelist and humorist, celebrated for his sharp wit and profound insights into the human condition. His work is characterized by dazzling epigrams and a satiric eye for societal pretense, earning him acclaim as one of the funniest serious writers of his era. A long-time contributor to The New Yorker, De Vries masterfully wove comedy with tragedy, often drawing from personal experience, such as the loss of his daughter. His distinctive voice and literary virtuosity, recognized by his peers, are now reaching new readers through a resurgence of interest in his collected works.



- 2005