Description
This is a well-preserved copy of John Barth’s celebrated collection of postmodern fiction, featuring some of his most innovative and influential works. “Lost in the Funhouse” is a dazzling display of metafictional techniques, challenging traditional narrative conventions and exploring the nature of storytelling itself. “Giles Goat-Boy” is a sprawling, satirical campus novel that blends myth, philosophy, and biting social commentary. “Chimera” showcases Barth’s masterful use of intertextuality, weaving together multiple storylines and literary allusions. “The End of the Road” and “The Floating Opera” further cement Barth’s reputation as a pioneer of experimental fiction, pushing the boundaries of form and content. This volume offers a comprehensive introduction to one of the most important American writers of the 20th century, whose works have profoundly influenced the development of postmodern literature. Collectors and readers alike will appreciate the opportunity to immerse themselves in Barth’s daring and innovative narratives, which continue to challenge and delight with their intellectual depth and playful subversion of literary conventions.