Collected Stories by Paul Bowles (English) Paperback Book

Description: Collected Stories by Paul Bowles Presents stories of abandonment and vengeance, in which extreme situations lead to disturbing conclusions. A missionary is sent to a place so distant he finds his God has no power there; a husband abandons his wife as they honeymoon in the South American jungle; and a boys drug-induced transformation leads to cruelty enjoyed and suffered. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The stories are published for the first time in their entirety in Penguin Modern ClassicsIn these hauntingly beautiful stories of abandonment and vengeance, extreme situations lead to disturbing conclusions. A missionary is sent to a place so distant he finds his God has no power there; a husband abandons his wife as they honeymoon in the South American jungle; a splash of water triggers an explosion of violence; and a boys drug-induced transformation leads to cruelty enjoyed and suffered.Masterfully written, these are chilling tales from sun-drenched and brutal climes. Author Biography Born in New York in 1910, Paul Bowles is considered one of the most remarkable American authors of the twentieth century. He studied music with composer Aaron Copland before moving to Tangier, Morocco, with his wife, Jane. His first novel, The Sheltering Sky, was a bestseller in the 1950s and was made into a film by Bernardo Bertolucci in 1990. Bowless prolific career included many musical compositions, novels, collections of short stories, and books of travel, poetry, and translations. His other novels were The Spiders Nest, Up Above The World and Let It Come Down. Promotional In these hauntingly beautiful stories of abandonment and vengeance, extreme situations lead to disturbing conclusions. Promotional "Headline" The stories are published for the first time in their entirety in Penguin Modern Classics Details ISBN014119135X Author Paul Bowles Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2009 ISBN-10 014119135X ISBN-13 9780141191355 Format Paperback Publication Date 2009-12-03 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.54 Media Book Birth 1910 Death 1999 Short Title COLL STORIES Language English Residence US Series Penguin Modern Classics Imprint Penguin Classics Pages 672 UK Release Date 2009-12-03 Alternative 9780241542248 Audience General NZ Release Date 2010-01-07 AU Release Date 2010-01-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145053912;

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