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Escape Velocity
A Charles Portis Miscellany
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Celebrated for his humor and literary prowess, Charles Portis is best known for his novel True Grit. Escape Velocity: A Charles Portis Miscellany gathers a diverse collection of his writings, including journalism, travel stories, short fiction, memoirs, and a play, showcasing his unique voice and storytelling talent. This revised edition features a new afterword by bestselling author Donna Tartt, reflecting on Portis's legacy following his passing in 2020, making it a significant addition to his body of work.
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Escape Velocity, Charles Portis
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- 2021
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- Title
- Escape Velocity
- Subtitle
- A Charles Portis Miscellany
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Charles Portis
- Publisher
- Univ of Chicago Behalf Univ of Arkansas Press
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 376
- ISBN13
- 9781945624261
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Celebrated for his humor and literary prowess, Charles Portis is best known for his novel True Grit. Escape Velocity: A Charles Portis Miscellany gathers a diverse collection of his writings, including journalism, travel stories, short fiction, memoirs, and a play, showcasing his unique voice and storytelling talent. This revised edition features a new afterword by bestselling author Donna Tartt, reflecting on Portis's legacy following his passing in 2020, making it a significant addition to his body of work.