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The King Is Dead: Stories by Tevis, Walter is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
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For the first time ever, a complete collection of short fiction the New York Times bestselling author of The Queen's GambitWalter Tevis is widely regarded as a master for both his gritty poolhall novels and his brilliant rendering of the world of competitive chess. This long overdue collection establishes Tevis's rightful place as a maestro of the short form, as well. Bringing together the 1981 short story collection Far From Home with a host of other previously unpublished stories from journals and magazines, this entertaining collection showcases Tevis's characteristic perceptiveness, empathy, and range.In one story, a man receives a phone call from his future self and follows their instructions to unpreditcable, calamitous results. In another, a famous actor and a young actress showcase their talent for acting both on and off the stage. Here also are five short stories set in poolhalls, including one that features Fast Eddie Felson and...
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Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Tevis, Walter
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Published
- 2023
- Language
- EN
- Category
- work of fiction
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