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Explore the intriguing world of Tanguy Viel's novel, 'The Disappearance of Jim Sullivan.' This captivating trade paperback, published by Dalkey Archive in 2021, offers readers a compelling blend of mystery and existential inquiry. The narrative centers around Dwayne Koster, whose tragic fascination with the enigmatic disappearance of rock musician Jim Sullivan leads him into the depths of the New Mexico desert, exploring themes of loss and narrative construction. This innovative work invites readers to question the very essence of storytelling, as it intertwines reflections on its own creation with the haunting tale of Jim Sullivan's past. With an insightful approach to the American novel, Viel mesmerizes with his playful style and exploratory narrative. A perfect addition to any literary collection, 'The Disappearance of Jim Sullivan' stands out as a unique pastiche of literature. Whether you're a fan of literary fiction or a seeker of original narratives, this book is a must-read. Enjoy free shipping on this brand-new copy! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Get your copy today and delve into the existential questions posed by this remarkable novel.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781628973716
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Dalkey Archive
Description:
"Tanguy Viel's parody/pastiche of the American novel is subtle and experimental; it tells a story at the same time as it implicitly poses questions about the narrative structure it is deploying." —The French ReviewIn The Disappearance of Jim Sullivan, disappearance is both a theme and a stylistic device. Indeed, this publication narrates the disappearance of Dwayne Koster, who, fascinated by the story of Jim Sullivan, commits suicide in the New Mexico desert which was the setting of the rocker’s disappearance in 1975. But this novel is for the most part set in the metanarrative tale of its own genesis, and, as a result, is partially eclipsed: its -fictitious- author doesn’t relate it in its entirety and keeps adding bits and pieces of first drafts and preliminary sketches to his text, thus blurring its boundaries. Tanguy Viel’s work can therefore be perceived as a double response, existential and aesthetic, to the question of the end.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781628973716
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Dalkey Archive
Description:
"Tanguy Viel's parody/pastiche of the American novel is subtle and experimental; it tells a story at the same time as it implicitly poses questions about the narrative structure it is deploying." —The French ReviewIn The Disappearance of Jim Sullivan, disappearance is both a theme and a stylistic device. Indeed, this publication narrates the disappearance of Dwayne Koster, who, fascinated by the story of Jim Sullivan, commits suicide in the New Mexico desert which was the setting of the rocker’s disappearance in 1975. But this novel is for the most part set in the metanarrative tale of its own genesis, and, as a result, is partially eclipsed: its -fictitious- author doesn’t relate it in its entirety and keeps adding bits and pieces of first drafts and preliminary sketches to his text, thus blurring its boundaries. Tanguy Viel’s work can therefore be perceived as a double response, existential and aesthetic, to the question of the end.