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The Man Who Loved Kuras and Other Stories

Brian Howell

Publisher: Salt

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Summary

Howell's much-celebrated stories interweave elements of the commonplace with darkness, subterfuge and sheer weirdness, all realised with natural narrative flair. In this striking new collection, we see Howell explore a wide range of cultures, including Hawaii, Portugal and Japan, alongside these are period tales, and sinister and sexual encounters, all related with a cool eye for our desires and obsessions.
Available since: 10/15/2022.
Print length: 192 pages.

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