Look how the Fish Live
Look How the Fish Live by James Farl Powers is a collection of short stories that explores provincial life in the American Midwest. Published by Hogarth in 1988, this edition comprises 208 pages and is presented in English. The stories reflect Powers’ keen observation of human drama, infused with humor and social insight.
Readers will find a diverse array of narratives that capture the essence of Midwestern life, showcasing the intricacies of everyday experiences. The collection highlights Powers’ ability to blend humor with poignant moments, offering a rich exploration of the human condition. This edition serves as an introduction to Powers’ literary style, appealing to those interested in fiction that delves into the subtleties of life and relationships.
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A collection of short stories about provincial life in the American Midwest and published for the first time in Britain. Powers, an American author with a reputation for being alert to the humour stored up in every human drama, and who lists among his admirers such literary figures as Evelyn Waugh, Flannery O’Connor and Anthony Burgess, has been described by Jonathan Raban as “one of the funniest, most socially exact, most heart rending and most thoroughly enjoyable writers alive”. J.F. Powers lives in Minnesota, and is the award-winning author of “Prince of Darkness”, “The Presence of Grace” and “Morte d’Urban”. His new novel, “Wheat that springeth green” is published simultaneously by Chatto.
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