The Largesse of the Sea Maiden by Denis Johnson
Stories
"The Largesse of the Sea Maiden: Stories" is a collection of five short stories that explore the human condition in all its raw beauty and despair. The stories weave together themes of death, loss, and redemption, with characters ranging from an advertising executive facing a terminal illness to an incarcerated man reflecting on his past. The narratives are imbued with the author's signature blend of grit, grace, and dark humor, offering a poignant exploration of life's complexities and contradictions.
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- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 207
- Original Language
- English
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(3.4)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 7th on A Premature Attempt at the 21st Century Canon (Vulture)
- 89th on Current’s 100 Books of the 21st Century (Current)
- 100 Notable Books of 2018 (New York Times)
- Barack Obama's Reading Lists (Barack Obama)