Anthropology
Anthropology by Dan Rhodes, published by Villard on September 5, 2000, is a collection of 224 pages that presents a unique exploration of love and heartbreak through a series of short stories. Each of the 101 narratives captures the complexities of human relationships, reflecting on themes of longing, delusion, and the pursuit of connection in a world often fixated on superficiality. The stories are characterized by a blend of wit and haunting emotion, offering readers a glimpse into the intricacies of love and loss.
In this first edition, readers will find a diverse array of experiences that chronicle the search for love amidst the chaos of modern life. The tales unfold with a macabre humor that builds gradually, revealing the often surreal nature of our attempts to find fulfillment through others. With a focus on the emotional landscapes of heartbreak and desire, Anthropology invites readers to engage with its vivid storytelling and provocative insights, making it a noteworthy addition to contemporary fiction.
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“Crying”:
story number 13 from Anthropology
“My girlfriend left me, and I started crying in my sleep. My nightly lament became so loud that my neighbors called the police. The press found out, and people came to stand outside my house to hear me call her name and moan. Television crews arrived, and soon a search was on to find the object of my misery. They tracked her to her new boyfriend’s house. I watched the coverage. People were saying they had expected her to be much more beautiful than she was, and that I should pull myself together and stop crying over such an ordinary girl.”
In 101 words each, the 101 witty, haunting stories of Anthropology chronicle the search for love in an age preoccupied with sex. Each story is a pure distillation of heartbreak, longing, delusion, and bliss. Each spins speedily, shockingly, to its unpredictable climax. And each is unlike anything you have read before.
Anthropology’s macabre humor builds imperceptibly, story by story and girlfriend by girlfriend, until it reflects with surreal accuracy how we try to complete ourselves through–or at the expense of–another. Read it to laugh and forget your sorrows; read it to recognize and remember your delights; read it to discover a vivid, provocative new talent.
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