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Sixty Stories (Penguin Classics),Used
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With these audacious and murderously witty stories, Donald Barthelme threw the preoccupations of our time into the literary equivalent of a Cuisinart and served up a gorgeous salad of American culture, high and low. Here are the urban upheavals reimagined as frontier myth; travelogues through countries that might have been created by Kafka; cryptic dialogues that bore down to the bedrock of our longings, dreams, and angsts. Like all of Barthelme's work, the sixty stories collected in this volume are triumphs of language and perception, at once unsettling and irresistible.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as uptodate translations by awardwinning translators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Sixty Stories' by Donald Barthelme? A: The main theme of 'Sixty Stories' revolves around the exploration of American culture through a blend of humor and existential inquiry, presenting urban experiences as mythological narratives.
- Q: How many stories are included in 'Sixty Stories'? A: 'Sixty Stories' includes a total of sixty unique stories that showcase Barthelme's distinctive writing style.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Sixty Stories'? A: 'Sixty Stories' was published on September 30, 2003.
- Q: Is 'Sixty Stories' available in different formats? A: 'Sixty Stories' is available in paperback format, but it may also be found in digital formats from various retailers.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Sixty Stories'? A: 'Sixty Stories' has a total of 480 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Sixty Stories'? A: The author of 'Sixty Stories' is Donald Barthelme.
- Q: What genre does 'Sixty Stories' belong to? A: 'Sixty Stories' belongs to the genre of Classics, specifically within American literature.
- Q: What kind of writing style can I expect from Barthelme in this book? A: In 'Sixty Stories', you can expect a writing style that is characterized by its wit, innovative use of language, and a challenging yet engaging narrative structure.
- Q: Are there any notable features in the storytelling of 'Sixty Stories'? A: Yes, the stories in 'Sixty Stories' feature unique elements such as surrealism, fragmented narratives, and a mix of high and low culture.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers new to Donald Barthelme's work? A: 'Sixty Stories' is suitable for both new readers and those familiar with Barthelme's work, as it encapsulates the essence of his literary contributions.