Liberation Day: From ´the world´s best short story writer´ (The Telegraph) and winner of the Man Booker Prize
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This collection marks the first short story release in a decade from the acclaimed author known for his Man Booker Prize-winning work. Celebrated for his humor and narrative skill, the writer returns with a series of stories that reflect on our troubled world, following the success of his previous bestseller. Recognized as one of the best short story writers in English, he presents a masterful exploration of power, ethics, and community. His trademark style—witty, unsentimental, and finely crafted—delivers a collection rich in emotional depth, juxtaposing joy with despair and fantasy with harsh reality. In "Love Letter," a grandfather's heartfelt message to his grandson unfolds against a dystopian backdrop, urging reflection on our ideals and connections. "Ghoul" features Brian, a morally complex character in a Hell-themed amusement park, who begins to question his understanding of reality. "Mother's Day" depicts an existential confrontation between two women linked by their love for the same man during a hailstorm. Meanwhile, "Elliott Spencer" follows an elderly man grappling with memory loss as he becomes a pawn in a political scheme. These nine profound stories invite readers to view the world with the same generosity and clarity that the author embodies, even amidst absurdity.
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Liberation Day: From ´the world´s best short story writer´ (The Telegraph) and winner of the Man Booker Prize, George Saunders
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- Pubblicato
- 2023
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- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- George Saunders
- Editore
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Pubblicato
- 2023
- Formato
- In brossura
- ISBN10
- 1526624990
- ISBN13
- 9781526624994
- Serie
- Tag
- Narrativa, Fantascienza, Narrativa contemporanea, Racconti, USA, Divertimento, Regali per gli uomini, Romanzi sociali, Distopia
- Valutazione
- 4 su 5
- Descrizione
- This collection marks the first short story release in a decade from the acclaimed author known for his Man Booker Prize-winning work. Celebrated for his humor and narrative skill, the writer returns with a series of stories that reflect on our troubled world, following the success of his previous bestseller. Recognized as one of the best short story writers in English, he presents a masterful exploration of power, ethics, and community. His trademark style—witty, unsentimental, and finely crafted—delivers a collection rich in emotional depth, juxtaposing joy with despair and fantasy with harsh reality. In "Love Letter," a grandfather's heartfelt message to his grandson unfolds against a dystopian backdrop, urging reflection on our ideals and connections. "Ghoul" features Brian, a morally complex character in a Hell-themed amusement park, who begins to question his understanding of reality. "Mother's Day" depicts an existential confrontation between two women linked by their love for the same man during a hailstorm. Meanwhile, "Elliott Spencer" follows an elderly man grappling with memory loss as he becomes a pawn in a political scheme. These nine profound stories invite readers to view the world with the same generosity and clarity that the author embodies, even amidst absurdity.