9780595443819

Local Hero

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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."


ISBN-13

9780595443819

ISBN-10

0595443818

Weight

0.33 Pounds

Dimensions

6.00 x 0.23 x 9.00 In

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$9.95

Format

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Pages

96 pages

Publisher

iUniverse

Published On

2007-04-01



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