Steps by Jerzy Kosinski
"Steps" is a series of loosely connected, episodic short stories that portray the life of a man who, as a child, survived World War II in Eastern Europe, and who later immigrates to the United States. The narrative is filled with scenes of violence, sexual perversion, and alienation, reflecting the protagonist's experiences in a world marked by chaos, brutality, and moral ambiguity. The protagonist's perspective shifts throughout the book, offering a complex, fragmented, and often disturbing view of human nature and society.
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- Published
- 1968
- Nationality
- Polish
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- National Book Award - Fiction (National Book Foundation)
- Overlooked Five direly underappreciated U.S. novels >1960. (Salon)