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William Saroyan

    August 31, 1908 – May 18, 1981

    William Saroyan's work offers a distinctive portrayal of Armenian immigrant life in California, often set in Fresno, the heart of the community where he grew up. His stories and plays delve into themes of rootlessness, identity, and the immigrant experience, capturing the joys and struggles of his characters with warmth and deep empathy. Saroyan's writing is characterized by its vibrant prose and profound humanism, making him a compelling voice that explores the multifaceted nature of the American dream.

    William Saroyan
    Subway Circus
    My Name is Aram
    The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze
    The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze, and Other Stories
    My Name is Saroyan
    The William Saroyan Reader
    • William Saroyan, whose identity as a major American author was strongly colored by his Armenian heritage, contributed frequently to "The Armenian Review," to which he gives credit for first publishing his work. This collection, published posthumously at his request, includes ninety-seven short stories, two plays, and four poems written between 1934 and 1963 and comprises one of the literary finds of the decade.Saroyan was a restless man torn between two worlds--the Armenian past of his dead father, which he felt welling up inside him, and the American present whose opportunities and possibilities he exulted in. Editor James Tashjian has compiled a record of those three decades of conflict, most of it seen in print only by "Armenian Review" readers, that expands our appreciation of a unique talent whose energy and imagination made him a literary phenomenon.from back cover

      My Name is Saroyan
    • Subway Circus

      • 66 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      The narrative explores the dreams and aspirations of subway riders in a metropolitan setting, blending beauty, humor, and drama. With a flexible cast and simple sets, Saroyan captures the essence of urban life, revealing the inner worlds of diverse characters as they navigate their daily journeys.

      Subway Circus
    • What a delight to find seventeen of Saroyan s uncollected stories within one cover!....charming tales, all blessed with Saroyan s pixieish imagination and magical writing style .Even today they read as though they have been freshly minted from the Saroyan treasure house. A discovery for those who love Saroyan s fiction; his spark is still wonderfully alive. Library Journal

      Madness in the Family
    • Fresno Stories

      • 90 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      4.1(230)Add rating

      Eleven of William Saroyan's most delightful tales, Fresno Stories springs straight from the source of the author's vision--"the archetypal Armenian families who inhabit Saroyan country, in and around Fresno, California." (Chicago Tribune)

      Fresno Stories
    • The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze (Faber Editions)

      Introduced by Stephen Fry

      • 252 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      A Lost Great American Master: meet Jack Kerouac's inspiration in these heart-expanding tales of immigrant life in 1930s USA, introduced by superfan Stephen Fry.JACK KEROUAC: 'I loved him ... He just got me' ARTHUR MILLER: 'The first to let it all hang out and write like a child in wonderland.' KURT VONNEGUT: 'Still the greatest.' JOSE[Bokinfo].

      The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze (Faber Editions)