{"product_id":"9789877121575","title":"Late stories","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLate Stories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection of stories, Stephen Dixon, a key figure in contemporary American fiction, masterfully explores the complexities of maturity. Through precise and nuanced prose, the author addresses death, old age, the struggle to remain lucid, and the possibility of finding love again after loss. Translated by Ariel Dilon, this volume offers a profound and moving look at the themes that define the human experience in its most reflective stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate Stories brings together a series of tales that revolve around the final stage of life. Dixon, recognized for his unique style and his ability to fuse the everyday with the extraordinary, presents characters who face the passage of time, the fragility of the body, and the persistence of memory. From the desire to maintain lucidity to the possibility of new love after bereavement, each story is an exercise in introspection and brutal honesty. The author constructs narratives that oscillate between the tragic and the comic, the realistic and the absurd, offering a multifaceted view of maturity and its challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOld age as a process of acceptance and resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeath and grief as transformative experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLucidity and memory in the face of physical and mental decline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLove and the possibility of reinventing oneself after loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAutofiction as a tool to explore identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in quality contemporary fiction, especially those looking for literature that combines introspection, irony, and emotional depth. It is ideal for those who appreciate the work of authors like John Cheever, Thomas Bernhard, or Donald Barthelme, and for those who enjoy stories that explore the human condition from a mature and reflective perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA lucid and uncompromising look at old age and death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStories that combine humor and pathos with precise and original prose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn exploration of autofiction and memory as narrative tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover an author considered a \"writer's writer.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading that invites reflection on the final stages of life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: DIXON, STEPHEN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: ETERNA CADENCIA EDITORA SRL, CUIT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: SHORT STORIES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: February 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 384\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 450 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate Stories is a work that confirms Stephen Dixon as an exceptional narrator, capable of addressing universal themes with an unmistakable voice. His style, which combines the precision of autofiction with subtle humor and deep empathy for his characters, makes this collection an essential read for those seeking literature that challenges conventions and explores the cracks in the human experience. A book that will resonate especially with mature readers and those interested in narrative that transcends fads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ETERNA CADENCIA EDITORA SRL, CUIT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407271977307,"sku":"9789877121575","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978987712157.jpg?v=1781851506","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9789877121575","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}