An Aesthetic Education and Other Stories

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Catharine Savage Brosman, emerita professor of French at Tulane University, has authored 35 acclaimed works spanning poetry, essays, literary criticism, and scholarship. This volume marks her debut in fiction, featuring stories rooted in her familiar locales of New Orleans, the Southwest, and France. Readers familiar with Brosman's poetry will find in this collection a fresh expression of her storytelling prowess, characterized by her ability to craft compelling and believable characters. The collection retains the virtues of her poetry, including elegant prose, a blend of skeptical sophistication and generous sympathy, and an acute ear for authentic dialogue. R.V. Young, Professor Emeritus of English, commends her unique talent and insight, while Donald Mace Williams, a journalist and novelist, praises the powerful, chiseled nature of the stories, noting that he was compelled to read each one in full. Marc A. Jolley, Director of Mercer University Press, highlights Brosman's continued contributions as a gift to readers. After years of producing incisive poetry and criticism, Brosman's short fiction showcases her wit, sophistication, and fearlessness, affirming her stature in contemporary literature.