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First published in 1972, Columbus and the Fat Lady introduced readers to Governor General's Literary Awardwinning author Matt Cohen's skewed and hilarious worldview. By turns funny, surreal, wistful, savagely satirical, and brilliantly inventive, the stories in this collection intrigue and surprise the reader with their unexpected language and plots. He conjures up images that are both absurd and perceptive. From Sir Galahad as a schoolteacher to Christopher Columbus as a carnival attraction, these stories feature the improbable with strength and virtuosity. This collection is a foray into the jungles of life on this planet and the tangled but fascinating interiors of the human head.



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Columbus and the Fat Lady A List ed.

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      Publisher: House of Anansi Press Ltd ,Canada
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 16/04/2020
      ISBN13: 9781487007874, 978-1487007874
      ISBN10: 1487007876

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      First published in 1972, Columbus and the Fat Lady introduced readers to Governor General's Literary Awardwinning author Matt Cohen's skewed and hilarious worldview. By turns funny, surreal, wistful, savagely satirical, and brilliantly inventive, the stories in this collection intrigue and surprise the reader with their unexpected language and plots. He conjures up images that are both absurd and perceptive. From Sir Galahad as a schoolteacher to Christopher Columbus as a carnival attraction, these stories feature the improbable with strength and virtuosity. This collection is a foray into the jungles of life on this planet and the tangled but fascinating interiors of the human head.



      Trade Review
      Cohen opens it up for you … -- bpNichol * Books In Canada *

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