Mavis Gallant was a Canadian author whose fiction and short stories were characterized by keen observation and precise language. Her works, often debuting in The New Yorker, explored the complexities of human relationships and social dynamics. Having spent much of her life in France, Gallant maintained a strong connection to her Canadian roots, reflected in her distinctive literary voice. Her ability to capture the subtle nuances of the human experience secured her place among significant Canadian literary figures.
Featuring fifty-two carefully chosen stories from the author's extensive body of work, this collection showcases her literary evolution and creativity. The preface offers insights into her artistic inspirations, providing readers with a deeper understanding of her storytelling journey.
A collection of fifty-two stories of spare complexity, often pushing the boundaries of the form in boldly unconventional directions. It ranges from Paris to Berlin to Switzerland, from the Riviera to the Cote d'Azur, and features characters who are almost all exiles of one sort or another, as the author herself was the most of her expatriate life.
Korte tot zeer korte verhalen over relaties tussen mensen.
'In this collection, we witness the miracle of a great writer's birth and brisk maturation, a blossoming incapable of withering, and that remains masterful and truthful today' Jhumpa Lahiri
Set against the backdrop of New York, this original work explores the intricacies of human relationships and the complexities of urban life. The narrative delves into the characters' emotional struggles and personal growth, highlighting themes of love, loss, and the search for identity. With rich prose and vivid imagery, the book captures the essence of the city while offering profound insights into the human experience. Its unique perspective and engaging storytelling make it a compelling read for those interested in contemporary literature.
A NEW YORK REVIEW BOOKS ORIGINAL Mavis Gallant is a contemporary legend, a frequent contributor to The New Yorker for close to fifty years who has, in the words of The New York Times, radically reshaped the short story for decade after decade. Michael Ondaatje's new selection of Gallant's work gathers some of the most memorable of her stories set in Europe and Paris, where Gallant has long lived. Mysterious, funny, insightful, and heartbreaking, these are tales of expatriates and exiles, wise children and straying saints. Together they compose a secret history, at once intimate and panoramic, of modern times.
With a foreword by Brandon Taylor. An elegant, melancholic novella about memory, family and the meaning of home. This is the tale of the fractured family life of Bonnie McCarthy, an American divorcée, and her daughter, Flor. Uprooted and unmoored, mother and daughter lead an itinerant existence - Venice, Canne and Paris as a backdrop - glamorous and dependent. When Flor attempts to flee this untidy life and the oppressive rule of her eccentric mother, she instead succumbs to a gradual decline into insanity. Green Water, Green Sky was Mavis Gallant's debut novel and is a quietly dazzling example of her masterful shifts in narrative perspective and her visceral exploration of displacement and exile. 'A very intense piece of writing, very dark, but light and absurd at the same time . . . [Gallant's] body of work is unique and profound; I don't think there will be another quite like her.' Jhumpa Lahiri
The book is part of the NYRB Classics series, known for its curated selection of significant literary works. It features a unique narrative style and explores profound themes, offering readers a fresh perspective on classic literature. The publication aims to revive and celebrate important voices from the past, making them accessible to contemporary audiences. With its distinctive approach, this edition promises to engage both new readers and those familiar with the original text.
This is a collection of short stories from the author of "In Transit, "Overhead in a Balloon" and "Paris Notebook". The first four stories feature the French-Canadian Carette family over three generations, while the other seven stories are set in Paris, where the author lived for many years.
Die Autorin Mavis Gallant beleuchtet die Dramen und Hoffnungen einsamer Menschen, wie Migranten und Flüchtlingen, in präziser und unprätentiöser Prosa. Ihre Geschichten, die von den 1930er Jahren bis heute reichen, reflektieren die unsichtbaren Verheerungen europäischer Katastrophen und deren bleibende Folgen.
