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On With the Story Stories [Paperback]

John Barth (Author)

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Publisher: Back Bay; 2nd edition (1996)
ASIN: B001APA65S

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5.0 out of 5 stars Intelligently, tightly-drawn short story cycle, August 23, 1996

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Barth is truly one of the most intelligent fiction writers inAmerica today. While his recent novels have been a bit too convoluted (and perhaps repetitive), this series of short stories is truly Barth at his best. Of the twelve stories, four are beginnings, four are middles, and four are ends. While each story is, on the surface, about narrative (as is the case with most of BArth's fiction), the stories also touch on the passing and the immortality of love in modern society. It takes some thought to get through this book, but the effort is well-rewarded.

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5.0 out of 5 stars amazing storytelling, April 27, 2000

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the intricate intertwining of these short stories was so good that after finishing I didn't just recommend it to everyone, I bought 25 copies to force on friends so they almost HAD to read it. lots of literary games going on, but not at the expense of the story in general. the main story focus of a married couple, their struggles, and exactly what's wrong with the health of one of them gives these stories a dark edge.

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4.0 out of 5 stars fact or ...?, October 29, 1999

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This collection of stories is really a collection of ingenious essays -- on narrative, fiction writing, and stories themselves -- masquerading as fiction. Witty and inventive. Great fun for grad-student aspiring fictioneers.

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David Copperfield (Modern Library Classics) by Charles Dickens on page 17, and page 197
Floating Opera by John Barth in Front Matter
Lost in the Funhouse (Anchor Literary Library) by John Barth in Front Matter
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