The fifteenth volume in the Art of series takes an expansive view of revision―on the page and in lifeIn The Art of The Last Wor d, Peter Ho Davies takes up an often discussed yet frequently misunderstood subject. He begins by addressing the invisibility of revision―even though it’s an essential part of the writing process, readers typically only see a final draft, leaving the practice shrouded in mystery. To combat this, Davies pulls examples from his novels The Welsh Girl and The Fortunes , as well as from the work of other writers, including Flannery O’Connor, Carmen Machado, and Raymond Carver, shedding light on this slippery subject.Davies also looks beyond literature to work that has been adapted or rewritten, such as books made into films, stories rewritten by another author, and the practice of retconning in comics and film. In an affecting frame story, Davies recounts the story of a violent encounter in his youth, which he then retells over the years, culminating in a final telling at the funeral of his father. In this way, the book arrives at an exhilarating mode of thinking about revision―that it is the writer who must change, as well as the writing. The result is a book that is as useful as it is moving, one that asks writers to reflect upon themselves and their writing.
Peter Ho Davies Boeken
Peter Ho Davies is een hedendaagse Britse auteur wiens werk zich verdiept in de complexiteit van identiteit, culturele botsingen en het ingewikkelde web van menselijke relaties. Hij benadert deze thema's met scherpe intelligentie en een scherp oog voor detail, en creëert verhalen die zowel tot nadenken stemmen als blijven hangen. Davies' schrijven onderscheidt zich door zijn literaire diepgang en zijn vermogen om de subtiele nuances van de moderne ervaring vast te leggen. Zijn onderscheidende stem biedt lezers diepgaande inzichten in de menselijke conditie.







The Fortunes
- 352bladzijden
- 13 uur lezen
A poignant, cascading four-part novel about being Asian and western, about immigrants and natives, about belonging in a country and one's skin . . . outstanding. David Mitchell Summer Reads, Guardian
A Lie Someone Told You About Yourself
- 240bladzijden
- 9 uur lezen
A heartbreaking, soul-baring novel about the repercussions of choice that "will strike a resonant chord with parents everywhere" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), from the award-winning author of The Welsh Girl and The Fortunes
Exploring themes of heritage and human experience, this collection features diverse narratives that traverse time and geography. The stories range from whimsical to poignant, showcasing characters in extraordinary situations, such as American bandits in Patagonia and Welsh quarry workers facing a strike. Each tale delves into how small lives intersect with significant events, capturing a blend of humor and tragedy. The title story poignantly addresses a community's grief following a child's accidental death, highlighting the complexities of guilt and connection.
Equal Love
- 194bladzijden
- 7 uur lezen
Exploring themes of love across time, race, and sexuality, this collection features unforgettable characters navigating complex relationships. From a Chinese son involved with professional mourners to a mixed-race couple facing a life-altering experience, the stories reflect the struggles of a sandwich generation balancing obligations to their parents and children. Infused with humor and grace, this work solidifies Peter Ho Davies's status as a leading voice in contemporary short fiction, building on the acclaim of his debut collection.
The Welsh Girl
- 343bladzijden
- 13 uur lezen
Set in the stunning landscape of North Wales just after D-Day, Daviess profoundly moving first novel traces a perilous wartime romance.
Diesen wie mit feiner Feder gezeichneten Geschichten aus unserer kleinen Welt der großen Gegensätze ist eines gemein: das alles durchdringende Thema der Liebe. Ob ein junger Mann viel über sich selbst lernt, als er seinen Vater nach alter chinesischer Tradition bestatten möchte, oder ob das zarte Erwachen einer Teenagerliebe einen Ehebruch verhindert ? immer rührt Davies präzise an den emotionalen Kern unserer tiefsten Erfahrungen.§§Ausgezeichnet als New York Times Book of the Year.§§
Das häßlichste Haus der Welt
- 190bladzijden
- 7 uur lezen