Perpetual Care: Stories
Perpetual Care: Stories by James Nolan is a collection of short stories published by Jefferson Pr Llc in 2008. This first edition, comprising 239 pages, delves into the unique experiences of post-Katrina New Orleans, a place described by its residents as “the isle of denial.” The stories feature a diverse cast of characters, including a Creole spinster and a transvestite plumber, each navigating their lives amidst the backdrop of resilience and devastation.
Readers will find that the narratives explore themes of friendship and the complexities of young women’s lives in a city marked by both loss and survival. The collection evokes a blend of humor and poignancy, revealing the eccentricities of its characters while addressing deeper issues such as death and restoration. Through these vivid portrayals, Nolan offers insights into the captivating neighborhoods of New Orleans, presenting a rich tapestry of life in a city that continues to redefine itself.
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This collection of short stories, which was awarded the 2007 Jefferson Press prize for Best New Voice in Fiction, explores the milieu of what post-Katrina New Orleans residents have come to call “the isle of denial”—a resilient and intact sliver of civilization surrounded by a sea of devastation. Evoking the comic grotesque legacy of Flannery O’Connor and John Kennedy Toole, these pieces inhabit a variety of piquant souls, including a Creole spinster, a transvestite plumber, a gambler who makes prosthetic eyes, a food critic who winds up with a mouthful of his best friend’s ashes, and a grief-stricken young woman who sneaks a clock radio into her boyfriend’s casket. They share a common trait of perverse denial in the face of historic or private defeat. Each story provides a window into aspects of the city and its’ captivating neighborhoods while tendering startling revelations on elemental themes of death, sex, and restoration.
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