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The first edition of the novel was published in april 19th 2005, and was written by james salter. See all books authored by james salter, including a sport and a pastime, and light years, and more on. This exquisite, resonant novel by penfaulkner winner james salter is a brilliant portrait of a marriage by a contemporary american master. Thomas mcguane read and discussed the final story in this book from which it was named, last night. James salter, the veteran american novelist and short story writer, reads a story by lydia davis, winner of the 20 man booker international. Flordeliza james salters last night is a collection which brings together ten short stories which attempts to render the process of loss and explores the ramification once this loss has finally manifested in the lives of men and women. My comments relate to james salter s two short story collections.
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A lover of poetry is asked by his wife to give up what may be his most treasured friendship. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Feb 19, 2018 last night by james salter, 2002 the magic trick. Last night is a spellbinding collection of stories about passionby tur. It is the story of nedra and viri, whose favored life is centered around dinners, ingenious games with their children, enviable friends, and nearperfect days passed skating on a frozen river or sunning on the beach. Last night ebook by james salter 9780307426567 rakuten. The first edition of the novel was published in 1975, and was written by james salter. In ten powerful stories, salter portrays men and women in their most intimate moments.
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Last night by james salter short story magic tricks. Download last night study guide subscribe now the opening work in the collection, comet, is a representative example of salter s skill in character development and use of language. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 320 pages and is available in ebook format. Shocking the reader with a flashy plot twist at the end that forces a reconsideration of the wifes motives throughout the story on first read, i remember being wowed by this story, particularly the devastating and shocking ending. Dusk and other stories by the author james salter free book library.
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