A debut novel from this author, a novel based on the reminiscences of a 62-year-old gay man as he lies in his hospital bed recovering from being beaten up.
Mark Merlis Books
Mark Merlis is an American author whose works are characterized by a penetrating examination of themes of identity and history. His prose frequently explores the complex relationships between the past and the present, using literary allusions to illuminate contemporary human experiences. Merlis's style is noted for its intellectual depth and meticulous craft.
Pyrrhus
- 373 pages
- 14 hours of reading
The award-winning An Arrow's Flight tells the story of the Trojan War and Pyrrhus, the son of the fallen Achilles, now working as a go-go boy and hustler in the big city. Magically blending ancient headlines and modern myth, Merlis creates a fabulous new world where legendary heroes declare their endowments in personal ads and any panhandler may be a divinity in disguise. Comical, moving, startling in its audacity and range, An Arrow's Flight is a profound meditation on gay identity, straight power, and human liberation.
