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These superlative short stories reveal new aspects of Paul
Bowles’s writing.
Chosen by the author from his best, they offer insights into
the subtleties of domestic and public intrigue, of healing
and bargains, as well as perceptions of human and animal relationships
that are strikingly original. Set in Morocco, Thailand and
Sri Lanka, these stories reverberate with vision – and,
like Bowles’s novels, they are universal in their appeal.
‘His short stories are among the best ever written
by an American.’ – Gore Vidal
‘The extreme beauty of Bowles’s writing, his vibrant
response to colour and sound, make [him] a must to anyone
on the watch for outstanding talent.’ – Sunday
Times
‘An original and important writer.’ – The Guardian
‘Few writers have Paul Bowles’s skill in evocation
while making of the familiar something new and extraordinary.’
– The Times
‘A superb storyteller.’ – Life
‘At his best, Bowles has no peer.’ – Time
PAUL BOWLES was born in New York and came to Europe in 1931
to study music with Aaron Copland. In 1938 he married Jane
Auer, herself a gifted writer who was to achieve literary
fame under her married name of Jane Bowles. After the war
they settled in Tangier, which is now Paul Bowles’s permanent
home. He is the author of the acclaimed novel The Sheltering
Sky which has since become a modern classic and which
was filmed by Bernardo Bertolucci. His other books include
Let It Come Down, Call at Corazón, Points
in Time and The Spider’s House. |
