The Womanizer

The Womanizer by Bill Buford is a first edition published by Granta USA Limited in 1992, featuring 256 pages in English. This collection presents a variety of narratives that explore the lives of ordinary men who find themselves transformed by their experiences abroad. The stories delve into themes of self-discovery and the complexities of human relationships, showcasing the diverse perspectives of multiple authors.
Readers will encounter a range of characters and settings, from Richard Ford’s depiction of an ordinary man to Paul Theroux’s portrayal of a young American novelist in London. The anthology includes contributions from notable writers such as William T. Vollmann, who faces life-threatening challenges in the wilderness, and André Brink, who reflects on Afrikaners and the future. This literary collection invites exploration of the intersections between personal identity and cultural landscapes, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in fiction and literary collections.
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Richard Ford’s womanizer is an insistently ordinary man — until he goes abroad. Paul Theroux’s ‘imaginary’ young American novelist loses his self-control in London. William T. Vollmann, alone in the wilderness with Erica, risks losing his life for her. Plus: Paul Theroux: Lady Max, William T. Vollmann: An Afghanistan Picture Show, Alan Lightman: Einstein in Bern, André Brink: Afrikaners and the Future, David Goldblatt: Die Hel, Nadine Gordimer: Look-Alikes, Ken Light: The Mississippi Delta, Richard Rayner: Los Angeles.
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