Eisenberg is celebrated for her incisive and poetic explorations of the human psyche. Her prose, often focusing on the subtle nuances of relationships and the inner lives of characters, delves into the complexities of modern existence. She writes with remarkable sensitivity and a polished style that draws readers into the depths of human experience. Her works are lauded for their introspective depth and literary quality.
In this collection of seven stories the author pries open daily life to explore the hidden mechanisms of human behaviour. Eisenberg's characters - both young and old - glimpse a world just beyond their reach and in which the singular mysteries of their lives may just be revealed.
Deborah Eisenberg's collection features her "exquisitely distilled stories" that capture contemporary American life. This volume includes her works: Transactions in a Foreign Currency (1986), Under the 82nd Airborne (1992), All Around Atlantis (1997), and Twilight of the Superheroes (2006).
Deborah Eisenberg's second collection of stories, Under the 82nd Airborne, showcases her unique and profound perspective on life, further expanding the literary window she opened with her debut. The New York Times Book Review praised the collection as "nothing short of extraordinary," highlighting Eisenberg's ability to capture the complexities of human experience through her idiosyncratic storytelling.
Eisenberg's latest collection showcases her exceptional talent for crafting short stories that explore the complexities of human relationships. The narratives delve into themes of connection and disconnection, featuring poignant scenarios such as friends facing the fallout of 9/11 from their Manhattan balcony and a brother's deep, painful love for his schizophrenic sister. Through these vivid portrayals, she captures the raw experiences of individuals shaped by their circumstances, highlighting the emotional depth and intricacies of their lives.
By turns dark and hilarious, at times solemn and mysterious, Your Duck is My Duck cements Deborah Eisenberg's reputation as one of America's greatest living writers of fiction.
Das Mädchen, das seine Socke auf dem Fußboden liegen ließMeerjungfrauenAbseits von AtlantisKeine Lust.
Deborah Eisenberg beschreibt in "Dämmerung der Superhelden" mit zärtlichem Blick eine chaotische amerikanische Realität. Die Geschichten handeln von einer Freundesgruppe in Manhattan zu Beginn des neuen Jahrtausends und thematisieren Misfits, familiäre Spannungen und die Auswirkungen des 11. Septembers. Eisenberg gilt als Meisterin der Kurzgeschichte.
Wie es mit Chris war - bk526; Rowohlt Verlag; Deborah Eisenberg; pocket_book; 1996
