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Diverse collection, showing genre-spanning narrative mastery.
If you appreciate storytelling that deftly weaves between the fantastical and the everyday, "Episodes" by Christopher Priest might just be your next favorite anthology. Priest's skill shines through as he explores different genres, offering a rich variety of themes that could resonate with anyone intrigued by the elasticity of fiction. The author's own reflections add a layer of depth, giving you a behind-the-scenes glance into his creative process.
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ISBN: 9781473200630
Authors:
Christopher Priest
Publisher: Gollancz
Date of Publication: 2020-08-11
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Magical Realism,
Fantasy,
Time Travel,
Classics,
Supernatural,
Speculative Fiction,
Science Fiction,
Dystopia
Goodreads rating: 3.64
(rated by 130 readers)
Description
Christopher Priest is one of the most acclaimed writers of both SF and literary fiction at work today. Here, for the first time in almost twenty years, is a collection of his short work. Largely previously uncollected, ranging from the horrific to the touching, the science fictional to the realist, these stories are a perfect demonstration of the breadth and power of Priest's writing. Eleven stories are included, along with commentary and reflection from the author. Within these pages you will discover the stage magic-inspired horror of 'The Head and the Hand', the timeslip accidents of 'futouristic . co . uk', the impossible romance of 'Palely Loitering', and the present-day satire of 'Shooting an Episode'. Christopher Priest is a genre-leading author of SFF fiction. Contents: An Infinite Summer (1976), Palely Loitering (1979), The Invisible Men (1974), The Head and the Hand (1972), A Dying Fall (2006), I, Haruspex (1998), The Stooge (2010), Shooting an Episode (2017), First (2019) essay, The Ament (1985), futouristic . co . uk (2009), The Sorting Out (2008), Last (2019) essay.
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Diverse collection, showing genre-spanning narrative mastery.
If you appreciate storytelling that deftly weaves between the fantastical and the everyday, "Episodes" by Christopher Priest might just be your next favorite anthology. Priest's skill shines through as he explores different genres, offering a rich variety of themes that could resonate with anyone intrigued by the elasticity of fiction. The author's own reflections add a layer of depth, giving you a behind-the-scenes glance into his creative process.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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