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Almost No Memory - by Lydia Davis (Paperback)

Name: Almost No Memory - by Lydia Davis (Paperback)
Brand: Picador USA
SKU: 90811147
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Philosophical inquiry, examinations of language, and involuted domestic disputes are the focus of Lydia Davis's inventive collection of short fiction, Almost No Memory.
About the Author: Lydia Davis is the author of several works of fiction, including Break it Down and The End of the Story.
208 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, Short Stories (single author)

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Book Synopsis

Philosophical inquiry, examinations of language, and involuted domestic disputes are the focus of Lydia Davis's inventive collection of short fiction, Almost No Memory. In each of these stories, Davis reveals an empathic, sometimes shattering understanding of human relationships.

Review Quotes

"Lydia Davis is one of the quiet giants in the world of American fiction." --Benjamin Weissman, Los Angeles Times

"Frequently poetic and, without question, memorable." --Liam Callanan, The New York Times Book Reveiw

About the Author

Lydia Davis is the author of several works of fiction, including Break it Down and The End of the Story. She is also a noted translator, and a collection of stories, The Old Dictionary. She teaches at Bard College and lives in Port Ewen, New York.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)

Weight: .6 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 208

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Sub-Genre: Short Stories (single author)

Publisher: Picador USA

Format: Paperback

Author: Lydia Davis

Language: English

Street Date: September 8, 2001

TCIN: 90811147

UPC: 9780312420550

Item Number (DPCI): 247-45-5843

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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A: The book is published in paperback format, making it portable and easy to read.
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Q: Who is the author of Almost No Memory?

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A: The author is Lydia Davis, known for her works of fiction and translation.
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Q: What age group is this book suggested for?

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A: This book is suggested for readers aged 22 years and up, due to its thematic complexity.
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Q: What themes are explored in this collection of short fiction?

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A: The collection explores philosophical inquiry, language, and complex domestic disputes.
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