In twelve graceful, sensual stories, William Henry Lewis traces
the line between the real and the imaginary, acknowledging the
painful ghosts of the past in everyday encounters. Written in a
style that has been acclaimed by our finest writers, from Edward P.
Jones and Nikki Giovanni to Dave Eggers, "I Got Somebody in
Staunton" is one of the most highly praised literary events to take
on contemporary America.
In the title story, a young professor befriends an enigmatic
white woman in a bar along the back roads of Virginia, but has
second thoughts about driving her to a neighboring town as his
uncle's stories of lynchings resonate through his mind. Another
tale portrays a Kansas City jazz troupe's travels to Denver, where
they hope to strike it big. Meanwhile, a man in the midst of
paradise must decide whether he will languish or thrive.
"With I Got Somebody in Staunton" Lewis has lyrically and
unflinchingly chronicled the lives of those most often
neglected.
General
Imprint: |
HarperCollins Publishers
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2006 |
First published: |
April 2006 |
Authors: |
William Henry Lewis
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Dimensions: |
227 x 208 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - B-format
|
Pages: |
240 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-06-053666-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
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LSN: |
0-06-053666-7 |
Barcode: |
9780060536664 |
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