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Stephen Dobyns

    19 febbraio 1941

    Dobyns impiega tropi estesi nella sua poesia e in alcune opere di narrativa non di genere, utilizzando il ridicolo e l'assurdo come veicoli per introdurre meditazioni più profonde sulla vita, l'amore e l'arte. Non rifugge né dal basso né dal sublime, il tutto in una voce narrativa diretta e ragionevole. La sua formazione giornalistica ha fortemente influenzato questa voce.

    Stephen Dobyns
    The Church of Dead Girls
    Next Word, Better Word
    Is Fat Bob Dead Yet?
    The Two Deaths of Senora Puccini
    Cemetery Nights
    Il ragazzo nell'acqua
    • Il ragazzo nell'acqua

      • 624pagine
      • 22 ore di lettura

      La Bishop's Hill Academy, una scuola per ragazzini disadattati, si trova sull'orlo del fallimento. Ma il nuovo preside, Jim Hawthorne, noto e stimato psicologo-psichiatra, sta facendo di tutto per risollevarne la sorte. Tuttavia l'accoglienza non è delle migliori: colleghi e collaboratori, malgrado le parole di apprezzamento, restano diffidenti e distanti. La vita nella scuola si fa sempre più difficile, e lo stesso Hawthorne viene preso di mira da un aserie di scherzi feroci. Inevitabilmente riemerge anche il suo passato: sua moglie e sua figlia sono state uccise da un adolescente che aveva in cura. Ben presto la realtà si trasforma in un incubo: il suicidio dello psicologo omosessuale, la misteriosa scomparsa del cuoco, l'omicidio di un ragazzo...

      Il ragazzo nell'acqua
    • From the fabulous storytelling of our dreams to the mute passions of domestic life, Stephen Dobyns explores a full range of human experience in these narrative poems. Often frightening and sometimes downright funny, the world of Cemetery Nights is haunted by regret, driven by desire and need, illuminated by daring make-believe -- the remarkable bridge between pure entertainment and deep psychological insight.

      Cemetery Nights
    • Set against a backdrop of violence in a war-torn Latin American country, three men gather at the home of the renowned surgeon Daniel Pacheco for their semiannual meeting. As they enjoy a lavish meal, a captivating photograph of a young woman sparks discussions that reveal deep-seated erotic obsessions and betrayals. The tension escalates as the chaos of the outside world encroaches upon their gathering, blurring the lines between personal intrigue and the harsh realities of their environment.

      The Two Deaths of Senora Puccini
    • Is Fat Bob Dead Yet?

      • 368pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      The novel features a small-time con operation intertwined with the dynamics of two combative detectives. It explores themes of pride, revenge, and deception, blending humor with suspense. The narrative draws comparisons to the works of Richard Russo and Elmore Leonard, promising a unique take on the crime genre through engaging character interactions and clever plotting.

      Is Fat Bob Dead Yet?
    • Next Word, Better Word

      The Craft of Writing Poetry

      • 288pagine
      • 11 ore di lettura

      Focusing on the craft of poetry, this guide offers a structured approach to writing while addressing contemporary issues in the field. Stephen Dobyns draws from his extensive experience to discuss various aspects of poetry, including subject matter, mechanics, and revision. Each chapter features insights from celebrated poets like Philip Larkin, Pablo Neruda, and William Butler Yeats, providing valuable lessons. The book aims to enlighten and inspire writers, helping them navigate challenges in their creative journey and demystifying the art of poetry.

      Next Word, Better Word
    • The Church of Dead Girls

      A Novel

      • 388pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      "If ever there was a tale for a moonless night, a high wind, and a creaking floor, this is it....Very rich, very scary, very satisfying". -- Stephen KingOne by One, Three Young Girls vanish in a small town in upstate New York. With the first disappearance, the townspeople begin to mistrust outsiders. When the second girl goes missing, neighbors and childhood friends start to eye each other warily. And with the third disappearance, the sleepy little town awakens to a full-blown nightmare. In The Church of Dead Girls, Stephen Dobyns probes the ruinous effects of suspicion. As panic mounts and citizens take the law into their own hands, no one is immune as old rumors, old angers, and old hungers come to the surface to reveal the secret history of this seemingly genteel town and the dark impulses of its inhabitants. "A riveting page-turner". -- Newsday "An incredibly haunting thriller". -- Redbook "Keeps you turning the pages without insulting your intelligence". -- New York Daily News

      The Church of Dead Girls
    • Chrám mrtvých dívek

      • 386pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      Stephen Dobyns ve své knize zkoumá ničivý dopad podezírání. Nikdo vůči němu není imunní, ani vážený vydavatel místních novin, ostýchavý pokladník z lékárny, dokonce ani sám vypravěč, středoškolský profesor biologie, kterého okolí sleduje když peče koláče s žačkami nebo když jim pomáhá s úkoly. Šíří se panika, občané vezmou zákon do svých rukou a na povrch vyplouvají staré legendy, otevírají se staré rány, které odhalí zapomenutou historii tohoto zdánlivě poklidného města a temné pudy jeho obyvatel. Kniha CHRÁM MRTVÝCH DÍVEK, která s neskutečným citem vystihuje spletitost lidské povahy, je napínavým příběhem o rozkladných důsledcích strachu a zároveň mrazivým psychologickým thrillerem.

      Chrám mrtvých dívek
    • An seinem einundvierzigsten Geburtstag fährt der Polizist Charlie Bradshaw mit dem Adirondeck Trailways Bus aus seinem heimatlichen Saratoga nach New York, um den verschwundenen fünfundzwanzigjährigen Sohn seiner alten Highschool-Flamme zu suchen. Bradshaw fühlt sich für den zu Drogen neigenden Sam ein wenig verantwortlich, dachte er doch fünfzehn Jahre lang, dass Sam sein illegitimer Sohn sei. Nach seiner Ankunft in New York bittet er die dortige Polizei, ihm bei der Suche nach Sam zu helfen. Doch er wird nur ausgelacht und sogar verdächtigt, ein amouröses Abenteuer mit seiner Suche nach Sam zu bemänteln, denn schließlich sei er auf eigene Kosten, also nicht dienstlich in der Stadt. Charlie Bradshaw beschließt daher, Sam allein aufzustöbern. Er weiß immerhin dessen Adresse und Stammbar 'Lamplighter'. Doch der 'Lamplighter' wird zur Falle.

      Sams Falle
    • Saratoga ist in den USA berühmt für seine Pferderennbahn. Als der Rennstallbesitzer erschossen wird, für den Charlie Bradshaw als Sicherheitschef arbeitet, vermutet die Polizei einen Racheakt wegen dessen zwielichtiger Vergangenheit als Glücksspieler. Charlie selbst ist davon nicht überzeugt, aber als ehemaliger Cop darf er in dieser Sache eigentlich nicht mehr ermitteln.

      Ackermans Grab
    • Das Fest der Schlangen

      • 544pagine
      • 20 ore di lettura

      Das Böse ist nichts Fremdes, es wohnt gleich nebenan... Wie ein Lauffeuer verbreitet sich die Nachricht in der kleinen Stadt Brewster in Rhode Island: Auf der Säuglingsstation ist ein Baby verschwunden, und im Bettchen liegt eine Schlange. Dann wird ein Toter gefunden, ermordet und grausam skalpiert. Wo kommen die Kojoten her, die nachts durch die Stadt streifen? Haben die seltsamen Hippies etwas damit zu tun? Betreiben sie einen Hexen- und Satanskult? Als auch noch eine Katze erhängt aufgefunden wird, gerät ganz Brewster in Panik.

      Das Fest der Schlangen