Typical: Stories

By: Padgett Powell

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Synopsis: Twenty-three surreal fictions—stories, character assassinations, and mini-travelogues—from one of the most heralded writers of the American South There are many things that repulse &“Dr. Ordinary.&” &“Kansas&” is notable for its distinct lack of farmland. &“Wayne&’s Fate&” is most unfortunate, not merely for Wayne but for the roofer pal who stands by watching his good buddy lose his head. &“Miss Resignation&” simply cannot win at Bingo. And there is nothing &“Typical&” about the unemployed steelworker and self-described &“piece of crud&” who strides through this collection&’s title story. Welcome to the world of Padgett Powell, one of the most original American literary voices in recent memory. Typical is both a bravura demonstration of Powell&’s passion for words, and an offbeat, perceptive view of contemporary life—an enthralling work by a one-of-a-kind wordsmith, and a redefinition of what short fiction can be.

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