The Effects of Knut Hamsun on a Fresno Boy: Recollections and Short Essays

Autori

• Gary Soto

Parametri

• 220 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Biografie e pensieri
• Raccolte, antologie
• Sulla letteratura

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The collection showcases powerful personal narratives that capture both joy and heartbreak in everyday moments. Renowned for his clear and precise writing, Soto includes celebrated essays like "The Jacket" and "Like Mexicans," alongside new works exploring themes of childhood, creativity, and identity. In the title essay, he likens himself to Knut Hamsun, emphasizing a sensory-driven existence. These heartfelt accounts are enriched by intelligence and imagination, offering surprising insights that enlighten and refresh the reader.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2000

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