Ceremonies in Bachelor Space
Ceremonies in Bachelor Space by Russell Edson is a collection of 31 surreal poems and short stories, originally published in 1951. This edition, released by Tough Poets Press in May 2020, features a complete reformatting while maintaining the innovative layout and typography of the original. The book showcases Edson’s early exploration of style, offering a glimpse into the unique voice he would later refine in his prose poetry and novels.
Readers will find a blend of odd and imaginative narratives that reflect Edson’s distinctive approach to storytelling. The collection invites exploration of themes common in literary fiction, presenting a range of experiences that challenge conventional perspectives. With 78 pages, this English-language edition serves as both a historical artifact and a testament to Edson’s artistic evolution, making it a noteworthy addition to the canon of short stories.
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Russell Edson’s debut collection of stories and poems, Ceremonies in Bachelor Space, was first published in November 1951 by the now defunct Black Mountain College in North Carolina. Ceremonies in Bachelor Space contains 31 odd, surreal poems and short stories by the then 21-year-old Edson that portend the style he would master in his critically-acclaimed prose poetry and novels later in his career. This new edition has been completely reformatted while preserving as much of the original edition’s innovative layout and typography as possible.
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