Grace Paley Libri

Effervescenti e ironici, incantevoli e dolceamari, sensuali e spiritosi, armoniosi e candidi, i racconti di Più tardi nel pomeriggio mostrano al meglio il talento di Grace Paley per le storie brevi. L'autrice racconta di amori e matrimoni, di adulterî e divorzi, di figli piccoli che consolano e di figli grandi che deludono, di mamme sedute al parco e di mamme che muoiono; racconta di microcrimini e di macrotragedie, di brevi interludi erotici e di eterni problemi quotidiani; e ciò avviene con un brio che impedisce ogni sentimentalismo e con uno stile originalissimo che deriva dalla grande lezione dei narratori russi e yiddish.

This reissue of Grace Paley's classic collection—a finalist for the National Book Award—demonstrates her rich use of language as well as her extraordinary insight into and compassion for her characters, moving from the hilarious to the tragic and back again. Whether writing about the love (and conflict) between parents and children or between husband and wife, or about the struggles of aging single mothers or disheartened political organizers to make sense of the world, she brings the same unerring ear for the rhythm of life as it is actually lived.The Collected Stories is a 1994 National Book Award Finalist for Fiction.

The collection showcases the work of a seasoned teacher, activist, feminist, and poet, blending previously published poems with new pieces. It captures the essence of life in both urban New York City and rural Vermont, highlighting themes of friendship and social justice. The poet's direct and unpredictable style infuses her writing with compassion and a sense of humor, reflecting a deep engagement with the complexities of life and the human experience.

Seventeen stories written over the past fifteen years reveal the author's vision of human love and tragedy.Wants --Debts --Distance --Faith in the afternoon --Gloomy tune --Living --Come on, ye sons of art --Faith in a tree --Samuel --The burdened man --Enormous changes at the last minute --Politics --Northeast playground --The little girl --A conversation with my father --The immigrant story --The long-distance runner

The collection of stories resonates deeply with Jewish female readers, capturing their unique experiences and emotions. However, the universal themes of identity, struggle, and resilience ensure that readers from all backgrounds can connect with the poignant narratives. Each story offers a rich exploration of personal and cultural identity, making it relatable and impactful for a diverse audience.

Celebrating seven years of culinary creativity, this collection features exceptional writing from notable fiction and nonfiction authors, showcasing a diverse range of topics from humor to lyrical prose, and recipes to personal reflections. The pieces explore various aspects of food and drink, blending historical insights with contemporary experiences, all while maintaining the high-quality writing that defines the magazine. Unique in its literary approach, it stands out as the only journal with its own martini recipe, adding a playful twist to the literary feast.

Regarded as one of the finest American short story writers and admired by George Saunders, Susan Sontag and Salman Rushdie, this volume presents Paley's collected works. Published as part of a beautifully designed series to mark the 40th anniversary of the Virago Modern Classics.

Wer »Die kleinen Widrigkeiten des Lebens«, den ersten Erzählungsband von Grace Paley, gelesen hat, wird sich freuen, hier einigen ihrer temperamentvollen Figuren wiederzubegegnen. Allen voran Faith, dem Alter Ego der Autorin, ihren Exmännern und Liebhabern, ihren wilden Söhnen Tonto und Richard, aber auch ihrer Nachbarin und Mietshausphilosophin Mrs. Raftery oder ihren Eltern, die inzwischen im jüdischen Altersheim leben und Faith in Gespräche über Leben und Schreiben verwickeln. Auf den Vortreppen der New Yorker Brownstones oder auf dem Spielplatz machen Frauen und Männer Politik, demonstrieren in der City Hall und im Central Park, kämpfen gegen den Atomkrieg und für Bürgerrechte; Protestsongs erklingen oder werden parodiert. Als unkonventionelle Feministin lässt Grace Paley in »Ungeheure Veränderungen in letzter Minute« Menschen jeglicher Herkunft aufeinandertreffen – in teils komischen, teils dramatischen Situationen.

Einzigartige New Yorker Geschichten von Mädchen mit frechem Mundwerk, verzweifelten Müttern, von wilden Kindern, Schaumschlägern und einsamen Wölfen: Grace Paley ist eine großartige Wiederentdeckung! Bekannt für ihren unkonventionellen und poetischen Ton, mit dem sie ihre meist weiblichen Figuren sprechen lässt, gehört die Tochter jüdisch-osteuropäischen Einwanderer längst zu den großen Stimmen der amerikanischen Short Story!