In Persuasion Nation
In Persuasion Nation by George Saunders is a reprint edition published by Riverhead Publishing in March 2007, featuring 228 pages in English. This collection presents a range of humorous and poignant short stories that explore various themes through a unique lens. Readers will encounter talking candy bars, baby geniuses, and moral fables, all woven together with Saunders’ distinctive style.
The stories delve into the complexities of modern life, touching on subjects such as societal expectations and personal transformation. Each narrative combines humor with deeper reflections, inviting readers to consider the moral implications of their choices. This edition offers an engaging look at the absurdities of contemporary existence, showcasing Saunders’ ability to blend wit with serious undertones.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Tenth of December, a 2013 National Book Award Finalist for Fiction.
Talking candy bars, baby geniuses, disappointed mothers, castrated dogs, interned teenagers, and moral fables—all in this hilarious and heartbreaking collection from an author hailed as the heir to Kurt Vonnegut and Thomas Pynchon.
“The first thing you ought to know is that Saunders is the funniest writer in America… [But] Saunders’s laughs are a cover, a diversion, beneath which reside some profoundly serious intentions regarding the morality of how we live and hte power of love and immanent death to transform us into vastly better creatures… I can’t think of another writer who would try to do what Saunders is doing, or anything close to it. This is an important book.”—The Nation
“Saunders is a hilarious, wicked, and pitch-perfect satirist of our times, of course, but for a satirist he has a whole lot of heart.”—Esquire
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