Collected Stories
(Author) Paul BowlesIn these hauntingly beautiful stories of abandonment and vengeance, extreme situations lead to disturbing conclusions. A missionary is sent to a place so distant he finds his God has no power there; a husband abandons his wife as they honeymoon in the South American jungle; a splash of water triggers an explosion of violence; and a boy's drug-induced transformation leads to cruelty enjoyed and suffered. Masterfully written, these are chilling tales from sun-drenched and brutal climes.
Paul Bowles
Paul Bowles was an American writer and composer best known for his novel "The Sheltering Sky." His literary style is characterized by its haunting and atmospheric prose, exploring themes of existentialism and cultural displacement. Bowles's work has had a lasting influence on 20th-century literature, particularly in the realm of postmodern fiction.