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The Magic of Blood - by Dagoberto Gilb (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Magic of Blood - by Dagoberto Gilb (Paperback)

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  • Dagoberto Gilb is a powerful and important new talent in American fiction.
  • Author(s): Dagoberto Gilb
  • 304 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Short Stories (single author)

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The winner of PEN's Ernest Hemingway Foundation Award presents a lovely, heartbreaking, finely crafted collection of stories about the poor and working-class in America's Southwest. "As unexpectedly beguiling and unforgettable as the arid stretches between their settings in El Paso and Los Angeles".--Library Journal.



Book Synopsis



Dagoberto Gilb is a powerful and important new talent in American fiction. Fresh, funny, relentless, beautifully crafted, his writing possesses that rare Chekhovian ability to perfectly capture the nuances of ordinary life-and make it resonate with unexpected meaning. The Magic of Blood is his unforgettable first book.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.44 Inches (H) x 5.7 Inches (W) x .82 Inches (D)
Weight: .95 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 304
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Short Stories (single author)
Publisher: Grove Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Dagoberto Gilb
Language: English
Street Date: June 4, 1994
TCIN: 84949752
UPC: 9780802133991
Item Number (DPCI): 247-35-3979
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.82 inches length x 5.7 inches width x 9.44 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.95 pounds
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Q: What themes are explored in the stories?

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  • A: The stories explore themes of poverty, working-class struggles, and life in America's Southwest.

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Q: How many stories are included in the collection?

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  • A: The collection consists of multiple short stories, totaling 304 pages in length.

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Q: Is the book suitable for younger readers?

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  • A: This book is suggested for readers aged 22 years and older.

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Q: Who is the author of this collection?

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  • A: The collection is written by Dagoberto Gilb, a notable talent in fiction.

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Q: What literary style is this book written in?

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  • A: The book features beautifully crafted narratives with a focus on ordinary life experiences.

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