Mr. Either/Or
Mr. Either/Or by Aaron Poochigian, published by Etruscan Press in 2017, is a 192-page verse novel that combines elements of American mythology, noir thriller, and classical epic. This unique work immerses readers in a surreal atmosphere, blending gritty rhythms and foreboding overtones with a distinctive narrative style. The book presents a high-stakes adventure reminiscent of both Byron’s Don Juan and the works of Raymond Chandler, creating a compelling backdrop for its exploration of themes related to crime and magical realism.
Readers will find that Mr. Either/Or delves into a world where the familiar meets the extraordinary, offering a fresh take on literary conventions. The narrative unfolds with a blend of humor and tension, inviting exploration of its complex characters and their motivations. With its innovative approach to storytelling, this edition provides an engaging experience for those interested in fiction that straddles the line between genres, including literary and noir elements.
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Aaron Poochigian’s Mr. Either/Or is an ingenious debut, a verse novel melding American mythology, noir thriller, and classical epic into gritty rhythms, foreboding overtones, and groovy jams surrounding the reader in a surreal atmosphere. Imagine Byron’s Don Juan on a high-stakes romp through a Raymond Chandler novel. Think Hamlet in Manhattan with a license to kill.
Aaron Poochigian earned a PhD in Classics from the University of Minnesota and an MFA in Poetry from Columbia University. His book of translations from Sappho, Stung With Love, was published in 2009. The Cosmic Purr, a book of original poetry, was published in 2012.
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