Andre Dubus Ordine dei libri

Essays from the literary master and best-selling author of Townie on a life of challenges, contradictions and fulfillments

A full-hearted parable of aspiration, loss and redemption from a literary master of working-class New England

Celebrated for his profound storytelling, Andre Dubus captures the complexities of human emotion and relationships in his short stories. His work often explores themes of love, loss, and the struggles of everyday life, showcasing his ability to delve into the intricacies of character and the human experience. Dubus's writing is noted for its lyrical prose and deep empathy, making him a significant figure in 20th-century literature.

Dopo aver conquistato i lettori di tutto il mondo con il suo best seller La casa di sabbia e nebbia e con l’autobiografia I pugni nella testa , Andre Dubus III torna a mettere la sua scrittura al servizio della realtà, raccontando in questo nuovo libro i molteplici modi in cui l'amore va a smarrirsi e ritrovarsi quotidianamente, fra sbandamenti, egoismi, sensi di colpa e ripensamenti. Quattro vicende occupano lo spazio di una mappa circoscritta – una porzione di pianura urbanizzata del New England aperta sull'oceano e percorsa dal fiume Merrimack. Un manager viene travolto dallo sconcerto quando scopre l'infedeltà di sua moglie. Un'impiegata di banca trova un partner gentile e rispettoso ma finisce per accettare dei compromessi che la cambiano. Un barman donnaiolo e col vizio dell'alcol tradisce la moglie incinta rischiando di perderla. Una ragazza spaesata e ferita si affida alle incerte cure di un vecchio prozio nel tentativo di cancellare una macchia del passato che sembra vietarle l'amore. Storie della provincia americana, autonome soltanto in apparenza, in realtà racchiuse in uno stesso intreccio, nel quale i personaggi attraversano ciascuno le vite degli altri, protagonisti delle proprie meschinità e sofferenze, e allo stesso tempo testimoni di quelle altrui. Come a rappresentare l'unica, contraddittoria trama delle nostre relazioni affettive.

“So good, so damn compulsively readable, that I can hardly believe it.” —Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly In his stunning follow-up to the #1 best-selling House of Sand and Fog , Andre Dubus draws us into the lives of three deeply flawed, driven people whose paths intersect on a September night in Florida. April, a stripper, has brought her daughter to work at the Puma Club for Men. There she encounters Bassam, a foreign client both remote and too personal, and free with his money. Meanwhile, another man, AJ, has been thrown out of the club, and he’s drunk and angry and lonely. From these explosive elements comes a relentless, raw, and page-turning narrative that seizes the reader by the throat with psychological tension, depth, and realism.

In This Stunning Novel Andre Dubus Iii Set In Present-Day California A Story Of Human Conflict That Has The Power And Resonance Of A Classical Tragedy.Working On A Road Crew In California, A Former Colonel In The Shah'S Air Force Yearns To Restore His Family'S Dignity. When An Attractive Bungalow Comes Up At A Country Auction For A Fraction Of Its Value, He Sees An Opportunity To Dream His Own American Dream, For Himself, His Wife And Children. But For The House'S Former Owner, A Recovering Alcoholic And Addict Down On Her Luck, The Loss Of Her Father'S House Is The Latest In A Series Of Insults Life Has Dealt Her. When He Becomes Involved With A Married Policeman Who Takes Up Her Cause, The Stage Is Set For A Gut-Wrenching Tragedy, Which Keeps The Reader Gripped And Moved To The Last Page.Dubus Has An Extraordinary Ability To Get Us Inside Each Of His Characters, To See The World As It Is For Each Of Them. These Are Ordinary People, People Just Looking For A Small Piece Of Ground To Stand On, Driven By The Same Ordinary Needs Into Inevitable Conflict - A Conflict In Which Even The Reader, Rooting For All Of Them, Has No Safe Haven.Unfolding Relentlessly From Its Opening Pages, House Of Sand And Fog Is A Narrative Triumph. It Turns Both The Traditional Immigrant Success Story And A Modern Love Story Upside Down With A Heartrending Outcome, Combining American Realism With A Shak

Set in Dubus's largely coastal New England world, these short works focus on the residual anguish and momentary elation of deep emotional attachments--between lovers, between parent and child, and between estranged spouses.

Recognized as a Notable Book of the Year by the New York Times, this work offers a compelling narrative that captivates readers with its unique storytelling and rich character development. The themes explored resonate deeply, inviting reflection on personal and societal issues. Through its engaging prose, the book stands out in its genre, making it a must-read for those seeking both entertainment and insight.