Local Hero: & Other Stories
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People have asked me why I don't write a novel. Well, one or two people have asked me that. I always reply that I am a sprinter and not a long-distance runner. Indeed, I prefer the fifty to the hundred-yard dash. The short form is a lovely thing. For years I have admired its economy, its punch, its subtlety. It's a perfect vehicle for me because I like to cut to the chase, and I don't like long-winded descriptions. Then, too, I see life as a comedy rather than a tragedy. Tragedy works better with lots of words; whoever heard of a five-hundred-word tragedy? On the other hand, comedy can be short and sweet.
Reader Comments on Menage a Trois by Jack Swenson
"Short and interesting, really enjoyable. Hard to put the book down, knowing another little gem follows."
"Courageous writing."
"The author is a compassionate person who is very aware of the world around him."
"Swenson has a knack for understated humor."
"I am a fan "
"Brilliant "
"An amazing work."
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0595443818
ISBN13:9780595443819
Release Date:April 2007
Publisher:iUniverse
Length:96 Pages
Weight:0.33 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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