The Braindead Megaphone
by Saunders, GeorgeFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2007-09-04
Publisher(s): Riverhead Trade
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Summary
The breakout book from "the funniest writer in America"-not to mention an official Genius-a trade paperback original and his first nonfiction collection ever. George Saunders's first foray into nonfiction is comprised of essays on literature, travel, and politics. At the core of this unique collection are Saunders's travel essays based on his trips to seek out the mysteries of the "Buddha Boy" of Nepal; to attempt to indulge in the extravagant pleasures of Dubai; and to join the exploits of the minutemen at the Mexican border. Saunders expertly navigates the works of Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, and Esther Forbes, and leads the reader across the rocky political landscape of modern America. Emblazoned with his trademark wit and singular vision, Saunders's endeavor into the art of the essay is testament to his exceptional range and ability as a writer and thinker.
Author Biography
George Saunders is the author of several books and writes regularly for The New Yorker, Harper's, and GQ. He is the recipient of multiple National Magazine Awards. He teaches at Syracuse University. Author websites: inpersuasionnation.com, reignofphil.com, georgesaundersland.com.
Table of Contents
| The braindead megaphone 1 | |
| The new Mecca | p. 21 |
| Thank you, Esther Forbes | p. 57 |
| A survey of the literature | p. 65 |
| Mr. Vonnegut in Sumatra | p. 73 |
| A brief study of the British | p. 85 |
| Nostalgia | p. 97 |
| Ask the optimist! | p. 103 |
| Proclamation | p. 119 |
| Woof : a plea of sorts | p. 123 |
| The great divider | p. 127 |
| Thought experiment | p. 169 |
| The perfect gerbil : reading Barthelme's "The school" | p. 175 |
| The United States of Huck : introduction to The adventures of Huckleberry Finn | p. 187 |
| Buddha Boy | p. 211 |
| Manifesto : a press release from PRKA | p. 251 |
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