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The Collected Stories of Lydia Davis
752 pages, 2010
fiction
1382 booksCollected here for the first time, Lydia Davis’s remarkable stories are among the most original and influential creative achievements of our time. From her breakthrough collection Break It Down (1986) to the 2007 National Book Award nominee Varieties of Disturbance, Davis has been praised by writers like Susan Sontag as “an American virtuoso of the short story form. ” Now with new forewords by Jonathan Franzen, Zadie Smith and Umberto Eco, The Collected Stories of Lydia Davis is an event in American letters.
Lydia Davis shows us that a story doesn't need to be long to be impactful. She masterfully crafts short stories that leave a lasting impression. You'll find yourself thinking about them long after you've finished reading.
Davis breaks the traditional rules of storytelling. She doesn't always provide a clear beginning, middle, and end. Instead, she invites you to explore the story and find your own interpretation.
The Collected Stories of Lydia Davis encourages you to see the beauty in the mundane. Davis finds inspiration in everyday life and turns it into compelling literature. It's a reminder to appreciate the little things around us.
Davis has a keen eye for detail. She observes the world around her and translates it into her stories. This book will inspire you to look at your surroundings more closely and find stories in unexpected places.
Despite their brevity, Davis's stories are emotionally rich and complex. She explores a wide range of human emotions and experiences, making her characters relatable and real. You'll find yourself deeply invested in their lives.
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Lydia Davis's stories are a revelation. They are like nothing else in literature today.
Jonathan Franzen - Contemporary American novelistLydia Davis is one of the most original minds in American fiction today.
Rick Moody - American novelist, short-story writerLydia Davis's work is a masterclass in economy and precision.
David Foster Wallace - Influential American authorLydia Davis's stories are a marvel of wit, insight, and brevity.
Joy Williams - American short-story writer