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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Mariner Books
Publication date
May 19, 2005
Pages
295
Binding
Paperback
Edition
Reprint
Book category
Adult Fiction
ISBN-13
9780618562084
ISBN-10
0618562087
Dimensions
0.70 by 5.25 by 8 in.
Weight
0.65 lbs.
Original list price
$17.95
Summaries and Reviews
Summary
The sixteenth book and third collection of stories by the critically acclaimed author of Chimera explores a wide variety of narrative approaches, including stories within stories, while also playfully examining the power of language in everyday life. Reprint.
Amazon.com description: Product Description:
The Book of Ten Nights and a Night offers both a keen introduction to the genius of John Barth and a deeply human argument for the enduring value of literature. Gathering stories written throughout this postmodern master's long career, the collection spans his entire range of styles, from straightforward narrative to experimental metafiction.
In the time immediately following September 11, 2001, the veteran writer Graybard spends eleven nights with a nubile muse named WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get). The two lovers debate the meaning and relevance of writing and storytelling in the wake of disaster, telling a new tale each night in the tradition of Scheherazade. The Book of Ten Nights and a Night exhibits the thrilling blend of playfulness and illuminating insight that have marked Barth as one of America's most distinguished writers.
In the time immediately following September 11, 2001, the veteran writer Graybard spends eleven nights with a nubile muse named WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get). The two lovers debate the meaning and relevance of writing and storytelling in the wake of disaster, telling a new tale each night in the tradition of Scheherazade. The Book of Ten Nights and a Night exhibits the thrilling blend of playfulness and illuminating insight that have marked Barth as one of America's most distinguished writers.
Editions
Hardcover
from Houghton Mifflin (April 1, 2004)
9780618405664 | details & prices | 304 pages | 5.75 × 8.25 × 1.25 in. | 1.05 lbs | List price $24.00
About: A collection of stories explores a wide variety of narrative approaches, including stories within stories, while also examining the playful power of language in everyday life.
About: A collection of stories explores a wide variety of narrative approaches, including stories within stories, while also examining the playful power of language in everyday life.
Paperback
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Reprint edition from Mariner Books (May 19, 2005)
9780618562084 | details & prices | 295 pages | 5.25 × 8.00 × 0.70 in. | 0.65 lbs | List price $17.95
About: The sixteenth book and third collection of stories by the critically acclaimed author of Chimera explores a wide variety of narrative approaches, including stories within stories, while also playfully examining the power of language in everyday life.
About: The sixteenth book and third collection of stories by the critically acclaimed author of Chimera explores a wide variety of narrative approaches, including stories within stories, while also playfully examining the power of language in everyday life.
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