Grace Paley Boeken

In 'Langeafstandloopster en andere verhalen', over de gewone mensen die haar thuisstad New York bevolken, schept Grace Paley een stevige fictieve wereld die doordrenkt is van het alledaagse leven, van de liefde tussen ouders en kinderen. De meeste personages uit deze verhalenbundel zijn vrouwen van middelbare leeftijd, zoals Faith Darwin, die doet denken aan maar niet bedoeld is als Paleys alter ego. Andere personages zijn simpelweg degenen over wie verhalen verteld moeten worden - de kinderen die geleden hebben onder verwaarlozing, armoede, drugsmisbruik, en de Vietnamoorlog. Met haar vlijmscherpe pen zet Paley geloofwaardige en levensechte personages neer. Prachtig proza, tot je erachter komt dat wat ze werkelijk schrijft, menselijke verwarring en complete chaos is.

Now in paperback: a set of very personal perspectives on America's most divisive social issue, from 25 well-known writers, performers, and others, including Rita Moreno, Margot Kidder, Ursula K. LeGuin, and Linda Ellerbee. Together they reveal the intensely personal nature of the decision and the harm that results from restricting that choice.

This reissue of Grace Paley's classic collection—a finalist for the National Book Award—demonstrates her rich use of language as well as her extraordinary insight into and compassion for her characters, moving from the hilarious to the tragic and back again. Whether writing about the love (and conflict) between parents and children or between husband and wife, or about the struggles of aging single mothers or disheartened political organizers to make sense of the world, she brings the same unerring ear for the rhythm of life as it is actually lived.The Collected Stories is a 1994 National Book Award Finalist for Fiction.

In the 17 short stories collected here, Paley writes with verbal economy and resonance, pithy insights, and warmth and humor. The themes are familiar: friendship, commitment, responsibility, love, political idealism and activism, children, the nuclear shadow.

The collection showcases the work of a seasoned teacher, activist, feminist, and poet, blending previously published poems with new pieces. It captures the essence of life in both urban New York City and rural Vermont, highlighting themes of friendship and social justice. The poet's direct and unpredictable style infuses her writing with compassion and a sense of humor, reflecting a deep engagement with the complexities of life and the human experience.

Seventeen stories written over the past fifteen years reveal the author's vision of human love and tragedy.Wants --Debts --Distance --Faith in the afternoon --Gloomy tune --Living --Come on, ye sons of art --Faith in a tree --Samuel --The burdened man --Enormous changes at the last minute --Politics --Northeast playground --The little girl --A conversation with my father --The immigrant story --The long-distance runner

Celebrating seven years of culinary creativity, this collection features exceptional writing from notable fiction and nonfiction authors, showcasing a diverse range of topics from humor to lyrical prose, and recipes to personal reflections. The pieces explore various aspects of food and drink, blending historical insights with contemporary experiences, all while maintaining the high-quality writing that defines the magazine. Unique in its literary approach, it stands out as the only journal with its own martini recipe, adding a playful twist to the literary feast.

Celebrated for her exceptional storytelling, this collection showcases the complete short stories of Grace Paley, highlighting her unique voice and poignant insights into the human experience. Through her narratives, Paley explores themes of identity, family, and social justice, offering a rich tapestry of characters and situations that resonate with readers. This compilation stands as a testament to her influence and artistry in American literature.

Wer »Die kleinen Widrigkeiten des Lebns«, den ersten Erzählungsband von Grace Paley, gelesen hat, kann sich darauf freuen, einigen ihrer temperamentvollen Figuren in »Ungeheure Veränderungen in letzter Minute« wiederzubegegnen. Auf den Vortreppen der New Yorker Brownstones, im Central Park oder auf dem Spielplatz machen Frauen und Männer Politik, kämpfen gegen den Atomkrieg und für Bürgerrechte. Menschen jeglicher Herkunft treffen aufeinander – in komischen, aber auch in dramatischen Situationen.

This selection of Roald Dahl's short stories is specially chosen for teenagers. The stories are a perfect introduction to the breadth of Roald Dahl's work for adults, as well as a wonderful collection in its own right.