The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze (Faber Editions) : Introduced by Stephen Fry by William Saroyan 9780571383481

The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze (Faber Editions) : Introduced by Stephen Fry

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Discover a forgotten American literary giant: the man who inspired Jack Kerouac. These soul-stirring tales of immigrant life in 1930s America are introduced by ardent admirer Stephen Fry.

Lauded by literary luminaries, William Saroyan's influence is undeniable. Jack Kerouac 'loved him', Arthur Miller praised his childlike wonder, Kurt Vonnegut deemed him 'the greatest', and Joseph Heller cited him as his 'primary inspiration'. Stephen Fry hails him as 'one of the most underrated writers of the century'.

Journey to Depression-era San Francisco, a melting pot of diverse souls: immigrants, aspiring writers, and lovelorn youths. They congregate in automats, night schools, cinemas, and barber shops; toil in vineyards, telegram offices, and sales floors—all whilst revelling in the sheer joy of existence.

A runaway success upon its 1934 release, 'The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze' marked the literary debut of Armenian-American author William Saroyan, who would later win (and decline) the Pulitzer Prize. His prose, a intoxicating blend of Whitman's transcendence, Steinbeck and Salinger's eccentric characterisation, and a precursor to the Beat generation's rhapsodies, remains a heart-expanding experience that continues to enthral readers to this day.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780571383481
Book Author: William Saroyan
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Faber & Faber
Book Publisher: Faber & Faber
Book Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 19 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-11-07
Book Pagination: 256 pages
Book Weight: 222g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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