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The Knife Thrower and Other Stories

The Knife Thrower and Other Stories

Contemporary LiteratureMagical Realism
Pages
200
Published
1999
Language
English

Synopsis

A collection of fabulously imagined short stories in which the extraordinary quietly intrudes upon everyday life — a knife thrower's act becomes an allegory for memory and loss, while other tales veer from darkly comic to hauntingly melancholic.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

WhimsicalMelancholicAtmospheric

Genres

Contemporary Literature Magical Realism Short Stories

About the author

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Steven Millhauser

Steven Millhauser writes imaginative short stories that often explore the unusual. He is known for his work in fantasy and horror, including editing The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror - Eleventh Annual Collection. His collection Invaders: 22 Tales from the Outer Limits of Literature further highlights his distinctive literary style.