Night-Gaunts and Other Tales of Suspense
(Author) Joyce Carol OatesFrom Joyce Carol Oates, literary icon and author of Blonde, now a major motion picture, six feverishly unsettling tales of suspense. A woman sits naked except for her high-heeled shoes, in an apartment she cannot afford, as her married lover rushes, amorously, murderously, to her door. An ageing, jealous wife crafts an unusual game of Russian roulette involving a pair of Wedgwood teacups, a strong Bengal brew, and a lethal concoction. A former Sunday School teacher's corpse turns up and the blighted adolescent she had by turns petted and ridiculed confesses to her murder - but is he really responsible? In a fantastic ode to H.P. Lovecraft, a young outsider is haunted by apparitions at the very edge of the spectrum of visibility after the death of his tortured father. Revelling in the uncanny, this taut collection stands at the crossroads of sex, violence, and longing - challenging us to interrogate the intersection of these impulses within ourselves. Reviews for Joyce Carol Oates: 'A writer of extraordinary strengths.' Guardian 'Oates chillingly depicts the darkness lurking within the everyday.' Sunday Express 'Both haunting and sublime.' Literary Review 'Splendidly chilling.' Financial Times 'Visceral, psychologically involving, and socially astute.' Booklist 'Few writers better illuminate the mind's most disturbing corners.' Seattle Times
Joyce Carol Oates
Joyce Carol Oates is an acclaimed American author known for her prolific career spanning over five decades. She has written numerous novels, short stories, essays, and plays that explore themes of violence, power dynamics, and the complexities of human relationships. Oates is often praised for her dark and intense writing style, which delves into the darker aspects of human nature.
Some of Oates' most notable works include "We Were the Mulvaneys," "Blonde," "Black Water," and "The Falls." She has received multiple awards for her work, including the National Book Award and the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in Short Fiction.
Oates' impact on the literary world is undeniable, as she has influenced countless writers with her bold storytelling and keen insight into the human psyche. Her most famous work, "Blonde," a fictionalized account of the life of Marilyn Monroe, solidified her reputation as a master of American literature. Joyce Carol Oates continues to be a prominent figure in contemporary literature, inspiring readers and writers alike with her powerful and thought-provoking narratives.
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