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Literature & Fiction

The Palace Thief: Stories

The Palace Thief: Stories

â€œExtraordinary for its craft and emotional effect . . . [Ethan Canin is] a writer of enormous talent and charm.â€
â€“The Washington Post

â€œCharacter is destiny,â€ wrote Heraclitusâ€“and in this collection of four unforgettable stories, we meet people struggling to understand themselves and the unexpected turns their lives have taken. In â€œAccountant,â€ a quintessential company man becomes obsessed with the phenomenal success of a reckless childhood friend. â€œBatorsag and Szerelemâ€ tells the story of a boyâ€™s fascination with the mysterious life and invented language of his brother, a math prodigy. In â€œCity of Broken Hearts,â€ a divorced father tries to fathom the patterns of modern relationships. And in â€œThe Palace Thief,â€ a history teacher at an exclusive boarding school reflects on the vicissitudes of a lifetime connection with a student scoundrel. A remarkable achievement by one of Americaâ€™s finest writers, this brilliant volume reveals the moments of insight that illuminate everyday lives.

â€œCaptivating . . . a heartening tribute to the form . . . an exquisite performance.â€
â€“The Boston Sunday Globe

â€œA model of wit, wisdom, and empathy. Chekhov would have appreciated its frank renderings and quirky ironies.â€
â€“Chicago Tribune

Country	USA
Brand	Random House Trade Paperbacks
Manufacturer	Random House Trade Paperbacks
Binding	Paperback
PartNumber	0812976177_used
Color	Sky/Pale blue
IsAdultProduct
Height	7.96
Length	5.22
Weight	2.314853751
Width	0.49
ReleaseDate	2006-08-08
NumberOfItems	1

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