“The death of God left the angels in a strange position. They were overtaken suddenly by a fundamental question. One can attempt to imagine the moment. How did they look at the instant the question invaded them, flooding the angelic consciousness, taking hold with terrifying force? The question was, "What are angels?" New to questioning, unaccustomed to terror, unskilled in aloneness, the angels (we assume) fell into despair.”
This book is a compilation of various short stories, each offering unique perspectives and narratives. more
Donald Barthelme was an American author born on April 7, 1931, and passed away on July 23, 1989. Known for his unique literary style and experimental writing, Barthelme is considered one of the representatives of postmodernist literature. more
“Best not to anticipate too much ... it jiggles the possibilities.”
“MTV has severely compromised surrealism, perhaps ruined it forever.”
“Doubt is a necessary precondition tomeaningful action. Fear is the great mover in the end.”
“Let me point out, if it has escaped your notice, that what an artist does, is fail.”