George Saunders Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

George Saunders erzählt in seiner aufrüttelnden Geschichte von der Zerstörung durch einen Populisten in dem fiktiven Land Innen-Horner, das nur einen Bürger gleichzeitig aufnimmt. Als die Bevölkerung schrumpft und viele in das Nachbarland Außen-Horner gedrängt werden, entsteht Angst vor einer Invasion und die Herrschaft des machthungrigen Phil beginnt.

This collection marks the first short story release in a decade from the acclaimed author known for his Man Booker Prize-winning work. Celebrated for his humor and narrative skill, the writer returns with a series of stories that reflect on our troubled world, following the success of his previous bestseller. Recognized as one of the best short story writers in English, he presents a masterful exploration of power, ethics, and community. His trademark style—witty, unsentimental, and finely crafted—delivers a collection rich in emotional depth, juxtaposing joy with despair and fantasy with harsh reality. In "Love Letter," a grandfather's heartfelt message to his grandson unfolds against a dystopian backdrop, urging reflection on our ideals and connections. "Ghoul" features Brian, a morally complex character in a Hell-themed amusement park, who begins to question his understanding of reality. "Mother's Day" depicts an existential confrontation between two women linked by their love for the same man during a hailstorm. Meanwhile, "Elliott Spencer" follows an elderly man grappling with memory loss as he becomes a pawn in a political scheme. These nine profound stories invite readers to view the world with the same generosity and clarity that the author embodies, even amidst absurdity.

From the New York Times bestselling Booker Prize-winning author comes a literary master class on storytelling and its relevance in today's world. For two decades, George Saunders has taught a class on the Russian short story at Syracuse University. In this work, he shares insights from his class, exploring what he and his students have learned. The book features seven essays paired with iconic short stories by Chekhov, Turgenev, Tolstoy, and Gogol, aimed at anyone curious about the mechanics of fiction. Saunders introduces the essays by stating that they serve as "scale models of the world," designed to address fundamental questions about life and purpose. He examines how narrative functions, why we engage with stories, and the essential virtues writers must cultivate. Writing is presented not only as a technical craft but also as a means to develop a more open and curious perspective on the world. This exploration delves into how great writing operates and how reading and writing foster genuine connections. Ultimately, it offers a profound look at the interplay between storytelling and the human experience.

From the 'New York Times' bestselling, Booker Prize-winning author comes a literary master class on the mechanics of great storytelling and its relevance to our lives today. For two decades, George Saunders has taught a class on the Russian short story at Syracuse University. In this work, he shares insights from that class, paired with iconic stories by Chekhov, Turgenev, Tolstoy, and Gogol. The seven essays aim to engage anyone curious about how fiction operates and its importance in contemporary society. Saunders introduces the essays by inviting readers to explore intricately constructed narratives that address fundamental questions about life: How should we live? What are our purposes? What do we value? He examines stories with both technical precision and accessibility, revealing how narrative captivates us or provokes resistance, while highlighting essential virtues for writers. Writing, he argues, is not only a technical skill but also a means of cultivating openness and curiosity about the world. This exploration delves into the cognitive processes involved in reading and writing, emphasizing how stories foster genuine connections.

A rural, working class New England town elects as its mayor a New York hedge fund millionaire in this urgent and inspired novel for our times.

An enchanting and darkly comic fable of human greed and nature, from the Man Booker Prize-winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo, exquisitely illustrated by Chelsea CardinalFox 8 has always been curious, and a bit of a daydreamer. And, by hiding outside houses at dusk and listening to children's bedtime stories, he has learned to speak 'Yuman'. The power of words and the stories built from them is intoxicating for a fox with a poetic soul, but there is 'danjur' on the horizon: a new shopping mall is being built, cutting off his pack's food supply. To save himself and his fellow foxes, Fox 8 will have to set out on a harrowing quest from the wilds of nature deep into the dark heart of suburbia.

The stories In Persuasion Nation are easily his best work yet. "The Red Bow," about a town consumed by pet-killing hysteria, won a 2004 National Magazine Award and "Bohemians," the story of two supposed Eastern European widows trying to fit in in suburban USA, is included in The Best American Short Stories 2005. His new book includes both unpublished work, and stories that first appeared in The New Yorker, Harper's, and Esquire. The stories in this volume work together as a whole whose impact far exceeds the simple sum of its parts. Fans of Saunders know and love him for his sharp and hilarious satirical eye. But In Persuasion Nation also includes more personal and poignant pieces that reveal a new kind of emotional conviction in Saunders's writing. Saunders's work in the last six years has come to be recognized as one of the strongest—and most consoling—cries in the wilderness of the millennium's political and cultural malaise. In Persuasion Nation's sophistication and populism should establish Saunders once and for all as this generation's literary voice of wisdom and humor in a time when we need it most.

První román známého amerického autora povídek, esejů, novel a knih pro děti George Saunderse nazvaný Lincoln v bardu získal v roce 2017 prestižní Man Bookerovu cenu. Kniha se zakládá na skutečné události: v únoru 1862 zemřel na tyfus jedenáctiletý Willie, syn amerického prezidenta Abrahama Lincolna, a podle různých dobových zpráv otec v noci po pohřbu navštívil synovu hrobku a setrval s mrtvým synem jistou dobu o samotě. Román se odehrává té noci na hřbitově zabydleném duchy nedávno zesnulých i dávno mrtvých a příběh vyprávějí stovky hlasů starých i mladých, hlasy mužů, žen i dětí, bílých i černých. S chlapcem Williem se setkáváme v bardu, což je termín z tibetského buddhismu označující stav mezi smrtí a novým zrozením, a sledujeme další „bytosti“ podobně uvízlé na hřbitově, které nechtějí akceptovat svou smrt. Bezmála celý román je napsaný v dialogu, ale zahrnuje také útržky historických textů, biografií, dopisů a jiných dobových dokumentů, z nichž některé si protiřečí a další vytvořil autor sám. Saundersův experimentální román je strhující zkoumání smrti, zármutku a lásky, vyprávěné naprosto jedinečným, téměř básnickým způsobem.

An inspiring message from the inaugural Folio Prize winner, George Saunders, one of today's most influential and original writers

Soubor Desátého prosince přináší desítku povídek od jednoho z nejčtenějších amerických povídkářů dneška, George Sauderse. Autor s pronikavým pozorovatelským nadáním nahlíží do životů pestré směsice hrdinů a antihrdinů. Své postavy nešetří, zároveň s nimi v krajních situacích hluboce soucítí. Hravost a originalita, neuhýbavost, odvaha jít až do krajnosti, jež odhaluje ty nejnaléhavější otázky dneška, to jsou rysy, jež z Saunderse činí vnímaného komentátora naší přítomnosti, ale možná i bezprostřední budoucnosti. Tato sbírka mu v roce 2013 vynesla prestižní cenu Folio. A byla mimo jiné zařazena mezi desítku nejlepších knih roku dle časopisu The New York Times.

In the same vein as his much-loved weekly column for the Guardian Magazine, this is a hilarious and incisive collection of essays from George Saunders.

The breakout book from "the funniest writer in America"—not to mention an official Genius—a trade paperback original and his first nonfiction collection ever. George Saunders's first foray into nonfiction is composed of essays on literature, travel, and politics. At the core of this unique collection are Saunders's travel essays based on his trips to seek out the mysteries of the "Buddha Boy" of Nepal; to attempt to indulge in the extravagant pleasures of Dubai; and to join the exploits of the minutemen at the Mexican border. Saunders expertly navigates the works of Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, and Esther Forbes, and leads the reader across the rocky political landscape of modern America. Emblazoned with his trademark wit and singular vision, Saunders's endeavor into the art of the essay is testament to his exceptional range and ability as a writer and thinker.

A novel that subverts the jargon of business proposals, scientific theses and customer relations.

Serena lebt mit ihrem Vater und Ziegen in der Küstenstadt Frip, wo die niedlichen, tennisballgroßen Gapper ein Problem darstellen, da sie die Ziegen attackieren. Nachdem ihre Nachbarn Serenas Hilfe benötigen, zeigt sie Großherzigkeit und löst das Problem, sodass am Ende alle, sogar die Gapper, zufrieden sind.

A story of a brave girl and her efforts to do battle against the evil gappers terrorising Frip by brilliant adult novelist George Saunders and award-winning children's illustrator Lane Smith.

A stunning collection including the story "Sea Oak," from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Man Booker Prize-winning novel Lincoln in the Bardo and the story collection Tenth of December, a 2013 National Book Award Finalist for Fiction. One of the New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century Hailed by Thomas Pynchon as "graceful, dark, authentic, and funny," George Saunders gives us, in his inventive and beloved voice, this bestselling collection of stories set against a warped, hilarious, and terrifyingly recognizable American landscape.

Soubor sedmi povídek s fantastickými prvky z blízké budoucnosti americké společnosti. V této společnosti silně převládají negativní jevy, která ona již nemá možnost nebo chuť řešit. Jedná se o problémy sociální, ekonomické, náboženské a ekologické, které autor zobrazuje silně pesimisticky a naturalisticky. Společným rysem všech povídek je přesvědčivě popsaná psychika jednotlivce, jeho osamocené postavení v nepřátelském světě a boj o přežití nebo o vlastní identitu. Povídky jsou napsány svéráznou formou a jazykem s prvky specifického humoru a nechybí i jistá naděje, kterou v sobě ale nosí pouze vymykající se jedinec.