Charles Baxter Libros

Los protagonistas de esta suerte de reescritura de Sueño de una noche de verano, merecedora del Premio Llibreter y de una adaptación a la gran pantalla, se pasan el rato hablando de sus ideales amorosos. En viñetas sensuales y repletas de comicidad, el dueño de una cafetería recuerda el día en que su primera mujer se acercó por un instante a la perfección. Ella, a su vez, rememora su fascinación ante la belleza de una contrincante. Una pareja de adolescentes se pasa las horas en un café alimentando la idea de un amor ardiente. Un profesor de filosofía intenta explicar lo imposible: las razones del corazón. Gentes diversas, unidas por los imponderables del amor, componen una imagen portentosa de la fuerza más irresistible de la vida.

Featuring a diverse range of literary works, the magazine showcases both emerging and established writers. It includes essays, fiction, poetry, and interviews, offering a platform for various voices and styles in contemporary literature.

A New York Times Notable Book showcases a compelling narrative that captivates readers with its rich character development and intricate plot. The story delves into profound themes of identity, resilience, and the human experience, offering a thought-provoking exploration of its characters' lives. Set against a vivid backdrop, it combines emotional depth with engaging storytelling, making it a standout choice for those seeking a memorable literary experience.

Graywolf reissues one of its most successful essay collections with two new essays and a new foreword by Charles Baxter As much a rumination on the state of literature as a technical manual for aspiring writers, Burning Down the House has been enjoyed by readers and taught in classrooms for more than a decade. Readers are rewarded with thoughtful analysis, humorous one-liners, and plenty of brushfires that continue burning long after the book is closed.

Exploring the complexities of middle-class American life, this collection features eleven captivating stories that reveal characters grappling with deep-seated emotions. From unacknowledged desires and unexpected tragedies to moments of grace, Baxter's narratives delve into the human experience, highlighting the tension between everyday existence and the underlying chaos that can surface at any moment.

Exploring the complexities of human emotions, this collection of ten stories delves into the everyday struggles and fleeting joys of diverse characters. From a bisexual love triangle to a woman's visit to her husband in a nursing home, Baxter captures the nuances of relationships and personal obsessions with wit and sensitivity. His elegant prose balances humor and insight, revealing the profound impact of ordinary experiences. This paperback edition reintroduces a masterful work celebrated for its clarity and empathy.

"In his quiet cosmic wonderment, Baxter is the equal of John Updike and Anne Tyler at their largest and best."― GQ Without question Charles Baxter, whose ravishing novel The Feast of Love was a National Book Award finalist, is one of our finest contemporary writers. These two books, set in the Michigan landscape that Baxter has made his own, display his unparalleled gift for revealing the unexpected in everyday life. The often-curious connections of relatives and strangers are illuminated in the thirteen exquisite stories of A Relative Stranger . "You can't just get a brother off the street," a character says, but indeed he does.

Set against the Michigan landscape, Shadow Play follows a decent man grappling with the consequences of a "devil's bargain." As he navigates the delicate balance between personal love and social responsibility, the narrative uncovers the unexpected intricacies of everyday life. Charles Baxter's skillful storytelling invites readers to explore deep themes of morality and connection. A reading group guide is included to enhance the discussion.

Set in the quaint town of Five Oaks, Michigan, the story follows Saul, a Jewish worrier with a penchant for invention, and his pragmatic gentile wife, Patsy. After relocating from the East Coast, they navigate the challenges of small-town life and the cultural contrasts between their backgrounds. Saul's role as a high school teacher adds depth to their experiences in a community that feels like a throwback to simpler times, highlighting the couple's differing perspectives and the complexities of their relationship.

From the National Book Award finalist and "one of our most gifted writers" ( Chicago Tribune )--a timely and unsettling novel about the people drawn to and unmoored by a local activist group more dangerous than it appears Once a promising actor, Tim Brettigan has gone missing. His father thinks he may have seen him among some homeless people. And though she knows he left on purpose, his mother has been searching for him all over the city. She checks the usual places--churches, storefronts, benches--and stumbles upon a local community group with lofty goals and an enigmatic leader who will alter all of their lives. Christina, a young woman rapidly becoming addicted to a boutique drug that gives her a feeling of blessedness, is inexplicably drawn to the same collective by a man who's convinced he may start a revolution. As the lives of these four characters intertwine, a story of guilt, anxiety, and feverish hope unfolds in the city of Minneapolis. A vision of modern American society and the specters of the consumerism, fanaticism, and fear that haunt it, The Sun Collective captures both the mystery and the violence that punctuate our daily lives.