Civilwarland in Bad Decline

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Since its publication in 1996, George Saunders's debut collection has grown in esteem from a cherished cult classic to a masterpiece of the form, inspiring an entire generation of writers along the way. In six stories and a novella, Saunders hatches an unforgettable cast of characters, each struggling to survive in an increasingly haywire world. With a new introduction by Joshua Ferris and a new author's note by Saunders himself, this edition is essential reading for those seeking to discover or revisit a virtuosic, disturbingly prescient voice. Praise for George Saunders and CivilWarLand in Bad Decline It's no exaggeration to say that short story master George Saunders helped change the trajectory of American fiction. -The Wall Street Journal Saunders's satiric vision of America is dark and demented, it's also ferocious and very funny. -Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times George Saunders is a writer of arresting brilliance and originality, with a sure sense of his material and...

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