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.
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George Saunders va néixer a Amarillo, Texas, l’any 1958. És professor d’escriptura creativa a la Universitat de Syracuse i escriu per a la The New Yorker i per a altres revistes de prestigi. És autor de diversos llibres, entre els quals destaquen els reculls de relats "Secessiolàndia pel pedregar", "Pastoràlia" i "Deu de desembre", obra finalista del National Book Award 2013. La qualitat de la seva literatura és reconeguda internacionalment i ha rebut diversos guardons de prestigi, com ara els premis PEN/Malamud 2013 i Man Booker 2017, que va obtenir per "Lincoln al bardo". Les quatre obres esmentades han estat publicades per Edicions de 1984 en aquesta mateixa col·lecció.