Pastoralia
(Author) George Saunders'Saunders is an astoundingly tuned voice - graceful, dark, authentic and funny - telling just the kind of stories we need to get us through these times' Thomas Pynchon In PASTORALIA elements of contemporary life are twisted, merged and amplified into a slightly skewed version of modern America. A couple live and work in a caveman theme-park, where speaking is an instantly punishable offence. A born loser attends a self-help seminar where he is encouraged to rid himself of all the people who are 'crapping in your oatmeal'. And a male exotic dancer and his family are terrorised by their decomposing aunt who visits them with a solemn message from beyond the grave. With an uncanny combination of deadpan naturalism and uproarious humour, George Saunders creates a world that is both indelibly original and yet hauntingly familiar ...
George Saunders
George Saunders is an acclaimed American author known for his darkly humorous and satirical writing style. His most famous work, "Lincoln in the Bardo," won the Man Booker Prize in 2017. Saunders is celebrated for his innovative storytelling techniques and his ability to blend humor with profound social commentary.
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