Peter Ho Davies Knihy

Uznávaný spisovatel Peter Ho Davies přichází se strhujícím válečným milostným příběhem, odehrávajícím se ve fascinující krajině severního Walesu v posledních trýznivých měsících druhé světové války. Mladá Esther Evansová, dcera nacionalistického velšského chovatele ovcí, prožila celý svůj dosavadní život v odlehlé horské vesnici a touží poznat vnější svět, který k ní proniká pouze prostřednictvím vysílání BBC. A potom, hned po dni D, k ní svět přichází v podobě tábora německých válečných zajatců, který byl zřízen na okraji Estheřiny obce...

The fifteenth volume in the Art of series takes an expansive view of revision―on the page and in lifeIn The Art of The Last Wor d, Peter Ho Davies takes up an often discussed yet frequently misunderstood subject. He begins by addressing the invisibility of revision―even though it’s an essential part of the writing process, readers typically only see a final draft, leaving the practice shrouded in mystery. To combat this, Davies pulls examples from his novels The Welsh Girl and The Fortunes , as well as from the work of other writers, including Flannery O’Connor, Carmen Machado, and Raymond Carver, shedding light on this slippery subject.Davies also looks beyond literature to work that has been adapted or rewritten, such as books made into films, stories rewritten by another author, and the practice of retconning in comics and film. In an affecting frame story, Davies recounts the story of a violent encounter in his youth, which he then retells over the years, culminating in a final telling at the funeral of his father. In this way, the book arrives at an exhilarating mode of thinking about revision―that it is the writer who must change, as well as the writing. The result is a book that is as useful as it is moving, one that asks writers to reflect upon themselves and their writing.

A poignant, cascading four-part novel about being Asian and western, about immigrants and natives, about belonging in a country and one's skin . . . outstanding. David Mitchell Summer Reads, Guardian

A heartbreaking, soul-baring novel about the repercussions of choice that "will strike a resonant chord with parents everywhere" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), from the award-winning author of The Welsh Girl and The Fortunes

Exploring themes of heritage and human experience, this collection features diverse narratives that traverse time and geography. The stories range from whimsical to poignant, showcasing characters in extraordinary situations, such as American bandits in Patagonia and Welsh quarry workers facing a strike. Each tale delves into how small lives intersect with significant events, capturing a blend of humor and tragedy. The title story poignantly addresses a community's grief following a child's accidental death, highlighting the complexities of guilt and connection.

Exploring themes of love across time, race, and sexuality, this collection features unforgettable characters navigating complex relationships. From a Chinese son involved with professional mourners to a mixed-race couple facing a life-altering experience, the stories reflect the struggles of a sandwich generation balancing obligations to their parents and children. Infused with humor and grace, this work solidifies Peter Ho Davies's status as a leading voice in contemporary short fiction, building on the acclaim of his debut collection.

Diesen wie mit feiner Feder gezeichneten Geschichten aus unserer kleinen Welt der großen Gegensätze ist eines gemein: das alles durchdringende Thema der Liebe. Ob ein junger Mann viel über sich selbst lernt, als er seinen Vater nach alter chinesischer Tradition bestatten möchte, oder ob das zarte Erwachen einer Teenagerliebe einen Ehebruch verhindert ? immer rührt Davies präzise an den emotionalen Kern unserer tiefsten Erfahrungen.§§Ausgezeichnet als New York Times Book of the Year.§§