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Whites

by [Rush, Norman]

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A collection of short stories from the National Book Award-winning author of Mating - "Powerful and original...always convincingly authentic. The ironies keep cutting in new directions." --The New York Times

Whether they are Americans, Brits, or a stubborn and suicidally moral Dutchman, Norman Rush's whites are not sure why they are in Botswana. Their uncertainty makes them do odd things.

Driven half-mad by the barking of his neighbor's dogs, Carl dips timidly into native witchcraft--only to jump back out at the worst possible moment. Ione briskly pursues a career as a "seducer" ("A seductress was merely someone who was seductive and who might or might not be awarded a victory. But a seducer was a professional"), while her dentist husband fends off the generous advances of an African cook.

Funny, sad, and deeply knowing, polished throughout to a diamond glitter, Whites is a magnificent collection of stories.

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Product Details

  • Knopf Doubleday Publishin Brand
  • Sep 1, 1992 Pub Date:
  • 9780679738169 ISBN-13:
  • 0679738169 ISBN-10:
  • 160.0 pages Paperback
  • English Language
  • 8 in * 0.4 in * 5.19 in Dimensions:
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