Short Flights: Thirty-Two Modern Writers Share Aphorisms of Insight, Inspiration, and Wit

Short Flights: Thirty-Two Modern Writers Share Aphorisms of Insight, Inspiration, and Wit
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Schaffner Press
Country
United States
Published
13 November 2015
Pages
264
ISBN
9781936182886

Short Flights: Thirty-Two Modern Writers Share Aphorisms of Insight, Inspiration, and Wit

A compilation of satirical and philosophical aphorisms from modern writers on the cutting edge of their craft A unique anthology that draws together the work and musings of our leading pioneers of short-form writing, this book features writers who take this time-honored literary form to new heights. Concise, wise, and sometimes terse or humorous, aphorisms are short phrases that are often instructional or moralistic. With a brief introductory piece from each author and a generous sampling of each individual’s particular take on the aphorism, the reader is presented with a vast trove of wit, wisdom, insight, and inspiration, as well as new ways to look at language, words, and writing. From Nothing dirtier than old soap to He doesn’t need imagination - he’s got money, the writers expound upon their favorite adages. The contributors range from prize-winning poets Charles Simic and Stephen Dobyns to bestselling authors like James Geary, David Shields, and experimental writers such as Olivia Dresher and Yahia Lababidi. Short Flights is sure to intrigue and delight all lovers of literature, language, and wordplay.

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