Bizarre
Exploring the Extraordinary: Surreal Tales of the Unconventional and MysteriousBy Lawton Mackall
Length3h 7m
About this audiobook
Lawton Mackall's "Bizarre" offers a provocative exploration of the human condition through a series of intricately woven short stories. Each narrative delves into the extraordinary within the mundane, harnessing a distinctly modernist literary style that reveals the absurdities and complexities of everyday life. Mackall utilizes rich, evocative imagery and a keen sense of irony, which situates the work in line with the early 20th-century experimental literature movement that sought to challenge traditional storytelling. Readers will find that "Bizarre" balances humor and tragedy, touching upon themes such as alienation, identity, and the fleeting nature of happiness. Mackall, a notable figure in American literature, was known for his adventurous spirit and penchant for diving deep into psychological landscapes. His experiences as a sailor, journalist, and frequent traveler imbued him with a unique perspective on life's eccentricities, which informs the narratives within this collection. Having lived through various societal shifts and changes, Mackall captures the zeitgeist of a world teetering between rationality and chaos, illuminating the bizarre truths that often lie hidden beneath the surface. I highly recommend "Bizarre" to readers who appreciate literature that challenges conventional narratives and invites introspection. Mackall'Äôs masterful storytelling and profound insights make this collection a compelling read for anyone seeking to understand the intricacies of human behavior and the peculiarities that define our existence.
Audiobook details
GenreScience Fiction, Horror
Length3 hrs 7 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 18, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
22THE PRIMROSE PATHOLOGY
2What-Nots
23FIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD
3WHAT-NOTS
24ENLIGHTENMENT
4UNSOLICITED PERSONAL ADORNMENTS
25HOLIDAY MISGIVINGS
5SHELF CULTURE
26ALL, ALL ARE GONE, THE OLD FAMILIAR FAÇADES
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6PORTABLE PIGEONHOLES
27MY MUSEUM
7SIMILE
28ON CHAIRS--AND OFF
8THE BEATIFIED RACE
29MINIMS
9JOUEZ BALLE!
30THE NIGHT OF THE FLEECE
10THE ART OF PACKING
31BLACK JITNEY
11AGRICULTURE INDOORS
32LIGHT BREAKFAST
12SNOWY BOSOMS
33THE MAN OPPOSITE
13INTERIOR DESPERATION
34LUCY THE LITERARY AGENT
14THE WRITING ON THE SCREEN
35THE CREEPING FINGERS
15MUSIQUE GLACÉE
36THE MAN WITH THE HOSE
16THE CARE OF THE HUSBAND
37JANGLES
17TERMINOLOGY OF TARDINESS
38THOSE SYMPHONY CONCERT PROGRAMS
18OPPRESSORS OF THE MEEK
39HOW TO KNOW THE INSTRUMENTS
19PUTTING PEDAGOGY ACROSS
40NOTES ON PIANOS
20COACHING FROM THE SIDE-LINES
41THE LIFE-DRAMA OF A MUSICAL CRITIC
21FAST AND LOOSE
42THE SURVIVAL OF THE FATTEST
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