The Exquisite Corpse by Alfred Chester (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Exquisite Corpse by Alfred Chester, Diana Athill Lyric and tender one moment, cruel and dizzying the next, this literary tour de force neither celebrates perversity nor laments it, rather it projects it as part of man's impossible quest for a true self. In 49 brief, highly cinematic chapters, we meet a series of twisted but sincere searchers, each in their own flight from despair. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Lyric and tender one moment, cruel and dizzying the next, this literary tour de force neither celebrates perversity nor laments it, rather it projects it as part of mans impossible quest for a true self. In 49 brief, highly cinematic chapters, we meet a series of twisted but sincere searchers, each in their own flight from despair. Author Biography Alfred Chester was, in the words of Gore Vidal, "a glorious writer, tough as nails." His works include The Exquisite Corpse (Black Sparrow Books, 2004), Head of a Sad Angel (stories, 1990), and Looking for Genet (essays, 1992). Born in Brooklyn in 1928, he died in Tel Aviv in 1971. Details ISBN1574231979 Author Diana Athill Short Title EXQUISITE CORPSE Pages 263 Language English ISBN-10 1574231979 ISBN-13 9781574231977 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Birth 1928 Death 1971 Imprint Black Sparrow Press,U.S. Place of Publication Jaffrey, NH Country of Publication United Kingdom DOI 10.1604/9781574231977 NZ Release Date 2005-09-08 Publisher David R. Godine Publisher Inc Year 2005 Audience General Publication Date 2005-10-06 UK Release Date 2005-10-06 AU Release Date 2005-11-27 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137679428;

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