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Exploring the boundaries of reality and fantasy, this collection of short stories features whimsical and darkly humorous narratives that twist traditional fairy tales and bedtime stories. Characters embark on peculiar journeys, such as two children led into the woods by an old man, a husband confronting the surreal aftermath of his wife's death, and a babysitter caught in a web of erotic dreams. Coover's inventive storytelling showcases his unique voice and establishes him as a significant figure in American literature.
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Pricksongs and Descants, Robert Coover
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- Pricksongs and Descants
- Subtitle
- Fictions
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert Coover
- Publisher
- Grove Atlantic
- Publisher
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780802136671
- Category
- Fiction, Maps and Travel, Gifts for men
- Description
- Exploring the boundaries of reality and fantasy, this collection of short stories features whimsical and darkly humorous narratives that twist traditional fairy tales and bedtime stories. Characters embark on peculiar journeys, such as two children led into the woods by an old man, a husband confronting the surreal aftermath of his wife's death, and a babysitter caught in a web of erotic dreams. Coover's inventive storytelling showcases his unique voice and establishes him as a significant figure in American literature.