White Boys Stories
White Boys Stories by Reginald McKnight, published by Henry Holt and Company on June 15, 1999, is a collection of short stories that delves into the experiences of outsiders and cultural hybrids. With a page count of 224, this edition presents McKnight’s sharp prose and keen ear for dialogue, exploring the complexities of identity and belonging through a variety of characters and settings.
Readers will encounter a diverse array of narratives, including an American anthropologist in Senegal, a multiethnic group of military personnel confronting their biases, and two young boys navigating friendship on a Louisiana army base. Each story offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by those who feel alienated, making this collection a thoughtful exploration of the human experience within the framework of fiction.
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With a superb ear for the voices of his characters, and a spare but riveting prose, Reginald McKnight examines the plight of the outsider, the alien. He populates these funny, disturbing, and lyrical stories with an unforgettable chorus of cultural hybrids: an American anthropologist compiling proverbs and seeking a magic elixir in Senegal; a multiethnic community of military officers, recruits, and maintenance staff wrestling with their prejudices; two awkward young boys trying to navigate friendship on a Louisiana army base. White Boys is Reginald McKnight’s perfect evocation of America’s literary heritage and ambition-an imaginative synergy of style, thought, and storytelling genius.
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