Kevin Canty schrijft romans en korte verhalen die zich verdiepen in de complexiteit van menselijke verbindingen en de nuances van het hedendaagse bestaan. Zijn proza wordt geprezen om zijn scherpe precisie en diepgaande psychologische inzichten, wat lezers een diep resonerende literaire ervaring biedt. Canty's kenmerkende stem vangt de nuances van de menselijke conditie, waardoor zijn werk een boeiende verkenning wordt van de uitdagingen en triomfen van het leven.
Exploring the complexities of romantic relationships, this collection features nine stories that delve into themes of love and abandonment. Characters include a father preoccupied with finances, a real-estate agent navigating family challenges, and a widower finding new joy in companionship. Through a blend of bitterness, tenderness, and humor, the narratives reveal the often-overlooked emotional depths of men, showcasing their vulnerabilities in the face of love's trials.
A collection of powerful and polished short stories charts the narrow territory between the normal and the obsessional, the known and the shockingly violent, where people cross into a world of danger and risk, hope and disappointment. Tour.
Set against the backdrop of a tragic fire in a 1970s Idaho silver mining town, the narrative follows a group of fictional survivors grappling with profound loss. Key characters include Jordan, a young widow with twins; David, a college student seeking a fresh start; and Lionel, a seasoned miner. The story delves into the struggles of resilience and healing in a tough community marked by hardship, highlighting the complexities of love and grief in the aftermath of tragedy.
Struggling with personal and professional stagnation, Richard Winslow finds himself isolated after his marriage ends. As a visiting professor of poetry in Montana, he grapples with his inability to write, opting instead for nightly escapism through alcohol. This tale explores themes of loneliness, creative block, and the search for purpose in the aftermath of loss.
Dirk van Gunsteren, 1953 geboren, übersetzte u. a. Jonathan Safran Foer, Colum McCann, Thomas Pynchon, Philip Roth, T. C. Boyle und Oliver Sacks. 2007 erhielt er den Heinrich Maria Ledig-Rowohlt-Preis.