Allan Gurganus crafts a singular body of work marked by dark humor, erotic candor, and a folkloric sweep. His prose, celebrated for its pictorial clarity, is widely translated and lauded for its deep insight into the human condition. Critics have hailed him as a modern Mark Twain, admiring his capacity to render the complexities of human connection with both sharp-eyed precision and profound compassion. Gurganus's writing captivates readers with its vivid imagery and empathetic depth, resonating across his diverse literary contributions.
Allan Gurganus captivates readers with his exceptional technical skill and moral insight, solidifying his status as one of America's leading novelists. Renowned for his ability to craft "electric sentences," he seamlessly blends humor with poignant themes, making his work resonate deeply, particularly in challenging times. His distinctive voice and comedic approach offer a refreshing perspective on life’s complexities.
This is a collection of two novellas and ten stories written over a period of 20 years. Among the characters are the voice of Walt Whitman as he resurrects a dead Yankee soldier for the sake of the boy's mother, and a retired saleslady who finds an injured male angel under her picnic table.
Ninety-nine-year-old Lucille Marsden, confined to a charity nursing home in North Carolina, tells the story of her marriage to "Captain" Will Marsden, ostensibly the Civil War's last survivor, whom she married when she was fifteen and he was fifty
Returning to his mythological Falls, North Carolina home of Widow, the author presents three novellas set in today's South, a place revolutionized around freer sexuality, looser family ties and superior telecommunications.
In jungen Jahren hatte sie dem berühmten Society-Maler John Singer Sargent Portrait gesessen. Ein Ereignis, das fortan ihr Leben bestimmte und zu einem wichtigen Teil ihrer Identität wurde: Muriel, die Spröde, die früh zu altern begann, keinen Mann fand und wenig Freunde. Erst als sie längst zum Gespött ihrer Familie geworden ist, mit dem stets zitternden Zwicker auf der Nase und einem schwarzen, fest eingerollten Regenschirm am Arm - selbst bei Sonnenschein - findet sie einen Gleichgesinnten, einen Verehrer: Brian, ihren kleinen Neffen.
