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Audacious and murderously witty, this collection features sixty stories that blend American culture with urban upheavals, transforming them into frontier myths. The narratives include surreal travelogues reminiscent of Kafka, alongside cryptic dialogues that explore deep human emotions and existential concerns. Barthelme's mastery of language and perception creates an unsettling yet irresistible reading experience, showcasing his unique ability to capture the complexities of contemporary life.
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Sixty Stories, Donald Barthelme
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- Sixty Stories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Donald Barthelme
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 480
- ISBN13
- 9780142437391
- Description
- Audacious and murderously witty, this collection features sixty stories that blend American culture with urban upheavals, transforming them into frontier myths. The narratives include surreal travelogues reminiscent of Kafka, alongside cryptic dialogues that explore deep human emotions and existential concerns. Barthelme's mastery of language and perception creates an unsettling yet irresistible reading experience, showcasing his unique ability to capture the complexities of contemporary life.