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Little Brown & Co (1971)
Original publication date
1964
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LibraryThing member abirdman
A wonderful book of short fiction. Confident, convincing, and very "experimental" in the best sense of the word. Surprisingly readable and satisfying.
LibraryThing member booklove2
The first collection I have read from Barthelme, which I always figured influenced probably many of my favorite writers. It seems he was way ahead of his time, but then, since I, as a reader, am so far AFTER Barthelme's time, and a ton of his writing uses specific pop cultural references, a ton of
**Book #128 I have read from the '1001 books you must read before you die' list
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his writing goes right over my head. Also, I can't tell if Barthelme invented absurdist writing or if he was just plain insane. Also, I don't know if it was the times, but his writing now seems hugely sexist whenever a female walks onto the page. meh. My favorites in this collection: Hiding Man and Me & Miss Mandible. Interestingly, this is a rare short story collection that made it onto the '1001 books you must read before you die' list.**Book #128 I have read from the '1001 books you must read before you die' list
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English
ISBN
0316082546 / 9780316082549
Physical description
5.25 inches