Paul Bowles Books

Paul Bowles' short fiction showcases a distinctive style that blends beauty with terror, creating a haunting atmosphere. The stories explore themes of isolation and moral dilemmas, such as a Protestant missionary's crisis of faith in "Pastor Dowe at Tecaté" and a husband's abandonment of his wife in "Call at Corazón." In "Allal," a boy's transformation into a serpent leads to tragedy. The collection also features acclaimed pieces like "The Delicate Prey" and "A Distant Episode," the latter hailed by Tennessee Williams as a masterpiece.

The book offers a systematic analysis of globalization theories and their impact on national currencies, exploring the potential shift towards a world with fewer currencies. It critically examines the implications of these theories, providing insights into how globalization might reshape currency dynamics in the future.

This collection assembles some of Paul Bowles' finest work up to the present day.

Featuring a curated selection of Paul Bowles's finest short stories, this collection showcases the author's unique narrative style and thematic depth. Renowned as an American cult figure, Bowles has captivated a wide array of influential writers, reflecting his impact on literature. The stories delve into complex human experiences and the intricacies of culture, making this anthology a significant exploration of Bowles's literary prowess.

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Will capitalism destroy us or liberate us? Capitalism stands unrivalled as the economic system of our times. Since the collapse of the Soviet bloc, the world has become a stage for capital, and yet despite this dominance, capitalism is still not well-understood. This is a guide to thinking about capitalism, both as an ideology and as an economic system. It asks: what are the central, unchanging features of capitalism? How does capitalism vary from place to place and over time? Is capitalism a system which is natural and free? Or is it unjust and unstable? And what about todays global capitalism? Answers to these questions and many more are sought through analysing the life of this world-shaping idea and of the writings of leading thinkers such as Adam Smith, Milton Friedman, Francis Fukuyama, John Maynard Keynes and Karl Marx.

In these hauntingly beautiful stories of abandonment and vengeance, extreme situations lead to disturbing conclusions. A missionary is sent to a place so distant he finds his God has no power there; a husband abandons his wife as they honeymoon in the South American jungle; a splash of water triggers an explosion of violence; and a boy's drug-induced transformation leads to cruelty enjoyed and suffered. Masterfully written, these are chilling tales from sun-drenched and brutal climes.

The book features insights from Paul Bowles, exploring his unique perspective on life, culture, and the creative process. Through his reflections, readers gain an understanding of his experiences as a writer and composer, as well as his encounters with diverse cultures, particularly in Morocco. Bowles delves into themes of existentialism, the nature of art, and the complexities of human relationships, offering a thought-provoking look at the interplay between art and life.

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Inmore than forty essays and articles that range from Paris to Ceylon, Thailand to Kenya, and, of course, Morocco, the great twen-tieth-century American writer encapsulates his long and full life, and sheds light on his brilliant fiction. Whether he’s recalling the cold-water artists’ flats of Paris’s Left Bank or the sun-worshipping eccentrics of Tangier, Paul Bowles imbues every piece with a deep intelligence and the acute perspective of his rich experience of the world. Woven throughout are photographs from the renowned author’s private archive, which place him, his wife, the writer Jane Bowles, and their many friends and compatriots in the landscapes his essays bring so vividly to life. With an introduction by Paul Theroux and a chronology by Daniel Halpern