Masques for the Fields of Time
Masques for the Fields of Time by Joe Taylor is a collection of short stories published by Livingston Press at the University of West Al on July 1, 2009. This edition, written in English and spanning 184 pages, presents a blend of realistic and skewed narratives that explore the complexities of human perception. The stories delve into various characters and situations, often bending the concept of time and reality, inviting readers to question the nature of their experiences.
In this collection, readers will encounter a range of scenarios, from a nostalgic dance intertwined with the narrator’s memories to a protagonist’s humorous quest for grave markers. The narratives feature interactions among notable figures like Jean-Paul Sartre, Albert Camus, and Simone de Beauvoir, adding layers of philosophical inquiry. With a mix of grim and playful humor, Taylor’s stories challenge conventional perspectives, making this collection a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.
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From the Inside Flap Taylor’s fourth collection offers a combination of the realistic and the . . . Skewed, that word must best describe the characters, situations, and timeframes in this collection, A Masque for the Fields of Time. Take the opening story, where a dance seems to be happening during the narrator’s youth, since his baby-sitter is busily flirting on the dance floor with another teenager. But then time skews and the dance is happening — when? And those puppets in the rafters, seemingly pulling strings on all the dancers — just what are they doing? Well, maybe the collection’s last story will clear things up . . . or does it only skew matters further, for this story’s protagonist is swimming, yes swimming, on a mission to obtain headstones — now irritatingly called “grave markers,” the narrator complains. Okay then, in another story we at least have the comfort of Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus confronting Simone de Beauvoir — but then why do tiny voices haunt the professed atheistic trio with religious barbs? With humor both grim and playful, all the stories in this collection explore the twists human perception can take. Product Description Skewed, that word best describes the characters, situations, and timeframes in this collection, A Masque for the Fields of Time. Take the opening story, where a dance seems to be happening during the narrator’s youth, since his baby-sitter is busily flirting on the dance floor with another teenager. But then time skews and the dance is happening — when? And those puppets in the rafters, seemingly pulling strings on all the dancers — just what are they doing? Well, maybe the collection’s last story will clear things up . . . or does it only skew matters further, for this story’s protagonist is swimming, yes swimming, on a mission to obtain headstones — now irritatingly called “grave markers,” the narrator complains. Okay then, in another story we at least have the comfort of Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus confronting Simone de Beauvoir — but then why do tiny voices haunt the professed atheistic trio with religious barbs? With humor both grim and playful, all the stories in this c
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