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In 1988, a book of selected stories was published and he won a macarthur award. Andre dubus iii born september 11, 1959 is an american novelist and short story writer. Years ago, i owned a copy of every book that contained his work that i could find. Separate flights 1975, adultery and other choices 1977, finding a girl in america 1980, the times are never so bad 1983, voices from the moon 1984, the last worthless evening 1986, selected stories 1988, broken vessels 1991, dancing after hours 1996, and meditations from a movable chair 1998. Andre jules dubus ii august 11, 1936 february 24, 1999 was an american short story writer. Selected stories here, in these twentythree stories, andre dubus turns fiction into an act of compassion. Here, in these twentythree stories, andre dubus turns fiction into an act of compassion. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. Buy selected stories book online at best prices in india on. These twentythree stories represent the best work of one of the. Andre dubus does not shy away from the dark places, and he writes his characters with such empathy that we are willing to go there with them, with him.
Andre dubus treats his charactersa bereaved father stalking his sons killer. Dubus s selected worksnow available as an ebook twentythree of the best stories by one of americas finest practitioners of short fiction john updike once said of his friend and fellow writer andre dubus. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases whole. For readers new to dubus, this is the perfect starting point.
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