Can't And Won't

Discover a captivating collection of short stories that delve into the extraordinary complexities of everyday moments in 'Can't and Won't' by Lydia Davis. This B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2015, features 304 pages of thought-provoking narratives that showcase the author’s unmatched precision with language. Each story, including titles like 'A Story of Stolen Salamis' and 'Letters to a Frozen Pea Manufacturer', illuminates the humor, irony, and surprise hidden in daily life. Lydia Davis is celebrated as one of the best contemporary writers, and this anthology highlights her unique ability to explore the joys and constraints of communication. Perfect for those who appreciate literary fiction and insightful storytelling, 'Can't and Won't' is a must-read for lovers of sophisticated and witty prose. Enhance your reading collection today and witness the extraordinary unfold within the ordinary, making this book an ideal gift or personal indulgence for any avid reader.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241968086
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 304


Description:
With titles like 'A Story of Stolen Salamis', 'Letters to a Frozen Pea Manufacturer', 'A Small Story About a Small Box of Chocolates', and 'Can't and Won't', the stories in this collection illuminate particular moments in ordinary lives and find in them the humorous, the ironic and the surprising.

Above all the stories revel in and grapple with the joys and constraints of language - achieving always the extraordinary, unmatched precision which makes Lydia Davis one of the greatest contemporary writers on the international stage.