Southern Nights
Southern Nights by Barry Gifford, published by Rebel Incorporated in 1999, is a collection of 405 pages that delves into the complexities of life in the junk food Bible-belt of New Orleans and the Deep South. This work presents a series of grotesque yet entertaining narratives where desperation and madness intertwine, revealing the surreal struggles of everyday people as they navigate their challenging environments.
Readers will encounter a menacing contemporary tapestry that explores themes of survival amidst relentless tragedy and the pervasive influence of fundamentalist religion. Gifford’s sharp dialogue and keen observations bring to life the random violence and hopelessness often associated with trailer life, while also infusing the stories with a bitter sense of humor. This edition offers a unique perspective on modern fiction, making it a noteworthy addition to any collection focused on fiction anthologies and collections.
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“‘Southern nights’ collects together Barry Gifford’s grotesque but hugely entertaining series of novels set in the junk food Bible-belt of New Orleans and the Deep South, where desperation and madness threaten to engulf everyday folk in their often surreal struggle for survival. Gifford weaves a menacing contemporary tapestry which shines a torch into the black heart of the most powerful and screwed-up country in the world. Yet despite the relentless tragedy and heartache — the all-pervasive cancer of fundamentalist religion — and the seemingly random violence and hopelessness of trailer life, Gifford’s mastery of the form and dialogue ensures that these stories are acutely observed and bitterly, bitterly funny.”–
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