A former historian is spending time in a residential home - but is it an artist's retreat, a sanatorium, or a mental institute? In hypnotic and digressive prose, Tillman's narrator spins tales of her life while ruminating on her many and varied preoccupations: chair design, the Manson family, the Zulu alphabet, the death of a pet, family trauma, loneliness - and above all, skin and the meaning of 'sensitivity' in contemporary society. Meanwhile, these reveries and reminiscences are constantly interrupted by the presence of her fellow residents, each with their own obsessions and neuroses. In this masterful novel, now available in the UK for the first time, Tillman fashions nothing less than a microcosm of troubled American democracy. American Genius, A Comedy reinvents the modernist novel for our distracted and hypermediated era - it is the tale of a cons
Lynne Tillman
Lynne Tillman is an American writer known for her unique blend of fiction, essay, and cultural criticism. She is the author of several acclaimed books, including "Hauntology," "American Genius, A Comedy," and "No Lease on Life." Tillman's writing is characterized by its sharp wit, keen observations of human behavior, and experimental approach to form and structure.
Tillman's work has had a significant impact on contemporary literature, particularly in the realm of feminist fiction and postmodern storytelling. Her ability to seamlessly blend genres and incorporate elements of philosophy and art theory into her writing has earned her a reputation as a boundary-pushing and innovative voice in the literary world.
One of Tillman's most famous works is "No Lease on Life," a novel that follows the life of a single, middle-aged woman living in New York City. Through her exploration of the character's inner thoughts and everyday experiences, Tillman offers a poignant and humorous commentary on urban life and the human condition. Overall, Lynne Tillman's contributions to literature have solidified her as a bold and influential figure in contemporary fiction.
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