Desert Americain
(Author) Percival EverettProfesseur à l'université de Los Angeles, marié, père de famille et convaincu, à l'heure des funestes bilans de la quarantaine, de n'être qu'un loser, Théodore Larue est en route vers son suicide quand un camion heurte de plein fouet sa voiture et projette son corps à travers le pare-brise, le laissant fort proprement décapité. Les services funéraires recousent tête et corps à la va-vite, mais voici qu'au beau milieu des funérailles Ted se redresse et s'assied dans son cercueil... Qu'il prenne pour cible les médias, le fanatisme religieux ou les consternantes pratiques des milieux universitaires, Percival Everett livre ici la satire aussi grinçante que jouissive d'une société américaine parfaitement déboussolée tout en proposant une troublante méditation sur notre condition de vivants.
Percival Everett
Percival Everett is an American writer known for his diverse body of work that includes novels, poetry, and short stories. He is known for his experimental and genre-defying writing style that often challenges conventional narrative structures and explores themes of race, identity, and language.
Some of his most notable works include "Erasure," a satirical novel that critiques the publishing industry and explores issues of race and representation, and "I Am Not Sidney Poitier," a comedic novel that follows the misadventures of a young black man named Not Sidney Poitier.
Everett's contributions to literature include his exploration of complex and nuanced characters, his use of humor and satire to address serious social issues, and his willingness to push the boundaries of traditional storytelling.
His impact on the literary genre can be seen in his ability to blur the lines between genres, blend literary forms, and challenge readers' expectations. One of his most famous works, "Erasure," has been praised for its sharp social commentary and inventive narrative structure.
Overall, Percival Everett's work is characterized by its intelligence, wit, and willingness to confront difficult truths, making him a unique and influential voice in contemporary literature.
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