EBOOK Palace Thief
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';Extraordinary for its craft and emotional effect . . . [Ethan Canin is] a writer of enormous talent and charm.'The Washington Post';Character is destiny,' wrote Heraclitusand in this collection of four unforgettable stories, we meet people struggling to understand themselves and the unexpected turns their lives have taken. In ';Accountant,' a quintessential company man becomes obsessed with the phenomenal success of a reckless childhood friend. ';Batorsag and Szerelem' tells the story of a boy's fascination with the mysterious life and invented language of his brother, a math prodigy. In ';City of Broken Hearts,' a divorced father tries to fathom the patterns of modern relationships. And in ';The Palace Thief,' 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 America's finest writers, this brilliant volume reveals the moments of insight that illuminate everyday lives.';Captivating . . . a heartening tribute to the form . . . an exquisite performance.'The Boston Sunday Globe';A model of wit, wisdom, and empathy. Chekhov would have appreciated its frank renderings and quirky ironies.'Chicago Tribune
';Extraordinary for its craft and emotional effect . . . [Ethan Canin is] a writer of enormous talent and charm.'The Washington Post';Character is destiny,' wrote Heraclitusand in this collection of four unforgettable stories, we meet people struggling to understand themselves and the unexpected turns their lives have taken. In ';Accountant,' a quintessential company man becomes obsessed with the phenomenal success of a reckless childhood friend. ';Batorsag and Szerelem' tells the story of a boy's fascination with the mysterious life and invented language of his brother, a math prodigy. In ';City of Broken Hearts,' a divorced father tries to fathom the patterns of modern relationships. And in ';The Palace Thief,' 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 America's finest writers, this brilliant volume reveals the moments of insight that illuminate everyday lives.';Captivating . . . a heartening tribute to the form . . . an exquisite performance.'The Boston Sunday Globe';A model of wit, wisdom, and empathy. Chekhov would have appreciated its frank renderings and quirky ironies.'Chicago Tribune