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Andre dubus was the master of the short story and remains my favorite writer. Here, in these twentythree stories, andre dubus turns fiction into an act of compassion. This ebook features an illustrated biography of andre dubus including rare photos and. Winship award, and fellowships from both the guggenheim and macarthur foundations. Selected stories 9780679767305 by dubus, andre and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. However, as i read on, each story seemed to have the same theme. In 1988, a book of selected stories was published and he won a macarthur award. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. Andre dubus, 62, celebrated for short stories the new. Andre jules dubus ii august 11, 1936 february 24, 1999 was an american short story writer.
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Andre dubus is one of the best writers i have come across in a very long time. Fiction united states short stories, american manners and. For readers new to dubus, this is the perfect starting point. After graduating from mcneese state college now university, lake charles b. The first short story in his book, selected stories, drew me in immediately. A devout teenager wrestles with his faith and sexuality. The seven stories collected hereincluding killings, the basis for todd fields awardwinning film in the bedroomshowcase legendary writer andre dubus s sheer narrative mastery in a book of quietly staggering emotional power. His son andre dubus iii is also an author, whose most noted book is the novel house of sand and fog 1999 was both a finalist for the national.
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Andre dubus, one of the 20th centurys most gifted short story writers. I think it is a book that will stand the test of time. Years ago, i owned a copy of every book that contained his work that i could find. Normally i go for short horror or science fiction stories so mr.
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