The vanishing point : stories / Paul Theroux.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Theroux, Paul, author.

Standardized Title:

Vanishing point (Compilation)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Life--Fiction.

Life.

Memory--Fiction.

Memory.

Meaning (Philosophy)--Fiction.

Meaning (Philosophy).

Genre:

Short stories.

short stories.

Psychological fiction.

Physical Description:

vii, 324 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Mariner Books, [2025]

Summary:

"From the bestselling novelist, travel writer, and "master of the short story" (NPR) comes a brilliant new collection. The stories in Paul Theroux's fascinating new collection are both exotic and domestic, their settings ranging from Hawaii to Africa and New England. Each focuses on life's vanishing points--a moment when seemingly all lines running through one's life converge, and one can see no farther, yet must deal with the implications. With the insight, subtlety, and empathy that has long characterized his work, Theroux has written deeply moving stories about memory, longing, and the passing of time, reclaiming his status, once again, as a master of the form"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

The vanishing point

[Part 1] Hawaii nei. Dietrologia

The fall

Adobo

Love doll

Hawaii sugar

A charmed life

[Part 2] Elsewhere. Headmaster

Navigational hazard

Father X

Home cooking

A couple of bottles of moxie

[Part 3] Aide-mémoires. Camp echo

Stop & shop

First love

The silent woman

Ghost fest

Finitude.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Online version: Theroux, Paul. Vanishing point

ISBN:

9780358722250

035872225X

OCLC:

1432782491