James Salter was een romanschrijver, korteverhalenschrijver en scenarioschrijver wiens krachtige, lyrische proza hem lof opleverde van critici en lezers. Zijn vroege carrière als piloot van de luchtmacht informeerde zijn schrijven met een uniek perspectief en precisie. Salter verkende de complexiteit van menselijke relaties, verlangen en de vergankelijkheid van het leven met scherpe intelligentie en diep inzicht. Zijn vermogen om momenten van schoonheid en pijn met zoveel elegantie vast te leggen, maakt hem tot een boeiende verteller.
The book showcases the exceptional skill of a masterful writer, delivering a deeply enjoyable reading experience. Each page captivates with its crafted prose, inviting readers to appreciate the artistry and depth of the narrative. The work is celebrated for its ability to evoke profound joy, highlighting the writer's talent in engaging the audience through rich storytelling.
The correspondence between James Salter and Robert Phelps reveals a rich, two-decade friendship marked by admiration and candid exchanges. Through lively, gossipy letters, they explore Salter's literary successes and Phelps's struggles, offering a unique glimpse into their lives and careers. The collection includes an insightful foreword by Michael Dirda, shedding light on Phelps, a nearly forgotten figure, and celebrating the profound connection forged through their letters.
James Salter's unforgettable memoir of passion, ambition, and what it means to become a writer
From his first published story in the Paris Review in 1968, James Salter's stories have been universally acclaimed. Including his two published collections, Dusk and Other Stories (1988) and Last Night (2005), and the previously uncollected 'Charisma', this volume contains over twenty short stories by one of the finest writers of our time. Concerning men and women in their most intimate moments, struggling with loss, desire, or the burden of memory, each indelible narrative in the Collected Stories is marked by James Salter's great literary grace, his ability to show the subtleties of a character or situation with precision, and his equally assured ability to command reversals of fortune or shocking revelations.
This exquisite, resonant novel by PEN/Faulkner winner James Salter is a brilliant portrait of a marriage by a contemporary American master. It is the story of Nedra and Viri, whose favored life is centered around dinners, ingenious games with their children, enviable friends, and near-perfect days passed skating on a frozen river or sunning on the beach. But even as he lingers over the surface of their marriage, Salter lets us see the fine cracks that are spreading through it, flaws that will eventually mar the lovely picture beyond repair. Seductive, witty, and elegantly nuanced, Light Years is a classic novel of an entire generation that discovered the limits of its own happiness—and then felt compelled to destroy it.
A fresh take on the author's earlier work, this book offers a reimagined narrative that retains the core themes while presenting new insights and perspectives. Readers will discover an evolved storyline that deepens character development and enriches the original plot. The author’s intention is to provide a more nuanced exploration of the themes introduced in the 1961 edition, making it a compelling read for both new audiences and those familiar with the original.
4 hrs and 50 mins This short-story collection won the 1989 PEN/Faulkner Award for James Salter, author of Solo Faces and A Sport and A Pastime. Here, Salter's themes are memory and loss, the demands of honor and the inherent betrayals of sexual relations. Salter works like a miniaturist, evoking vast landscapes in a few lines: "Nothing is safe except for an hour," he writes in one beautiful story, opening up a whole world-view. Often, at the end of a story that runs only a few pages, the perspective suddenly broadens, the prose elevates to an abstract lyricism, and the reader is transported. Two New York attorneys newly flush with wealth embark on a dissolute tour of Italy; an ambitious young screenwriter unexpectedly discovers the true meaning of art and glory; a rider, far off in the fields, is involved in an horrific accident - night is falling, and she must face her destiny alone.
Viri and Nedra Berland live a gilded life with their two daughters in upstate New York. But as the years roll by, the cracks in their marriage become crevasses. It seems that in testing the very limits of their happiness, Nedra and Vira are compelled to destroy it.
Vernon Rand, a mountaineer, abruptly leaves his job and wife to climb in the Alps. He and his friend Cabot attempt to scale the North Face of the Dru, but disaster strikes when Cabot falls and is left paralyzed. Rand struggles to accept this and dedicates himself to healing his friend, both physically and mentally.
The collection features ten poignant short stories that explore the intimate and often challenging moments in people's lives. A man assists his wife in her decision to end her life, a bookseller confronts harsh truths about his existence, and a woman asks her husband to sacrifice something he holds dear. Each narrative delves deep into human emotions and relationships, offering profound insights into love, loss, and the complexities of personal sacrifice.