O baie în iaz, pe ploaie. O lecție despre scris, citit și viață de la patru maeștri ruși ai prozei scurte

A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life

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O baie în iaz, pe ploaie. O lecție despre scris, citit și viață de la patru maeștri ruși ai prozei scurte

A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life

Written by George Saunders
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„O odă închinată scriitorilor și cititorilor.“ – Oprah Daily„De douăzeci de ani țin la Universitatea Syracuse un curs despre proza scurtă rusă de secol XIX. În acest curs de literatură rusă, pentru a înțelege mecanica prozei scurte («Cum funcționează chestia asta, la urma urmei?»), apelăm la câțiva dintre marii scriitori ruși ca să vedem cum au făcut ei… Așa se face că am hotărât să scriu această carte, să aștern pe hârtie câte ceva din ce‑am descoperit împreună cu studenții mei de‑a lungul anilor și, în felul acesta, să vă ofer și vouă o versiune modestă a acestui curs… Poveștile pe care le predau mă însoțesc mereu când scriu, ele sunt standardul înalt după care‑mi măsor propria operă. (Vreau ca poveștile mele să impresioneze și să schimbe cititorii tot atât de mult pe cât m‑au impresionat și m‑au schimbat pe mine poveștile acestea rusești.) După atâția ani, textele îmi sunt ca niște vechi amici, pe care am prilejul să‑i prezint unor viitori scriitori.“ - George SaundersUna dintre cele mai bune cărți ale anului pentru The Washington Post, NPR, Time, SanFr ancisco Chronicle , Esquire , Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Town & Country, The Rumpus, Electric Lit, Thrillist, BookPage.„De ce este importantă ficțiunea astăzi? Răspunsul, e de părere Saunders, stă în conceperea lecturii ca pe un fel de abilitate de a-ți înțelege locul în lume, de a media adevărul.“ - The Wall Street Journal„Un maestru al ficțiunii contemporane care comentează cu entuziasm unele dintre cele mai bune texte ale secolului al XIX-lea.“ - Kirkus Reviews„Această carte e altceva decât un manual de scriere creativă, ea nu e doar un eseu critic… Una dintre plăcerile ei e că te lasă să urmărești cum gândirea lui Saunders pendulează între scriitorul care disecă mecanica scriiturii și cititorul care, prin vraja cuvintelor, ajunge înlăuntrul poveștii.“- The GuardianGeorge Saunders s-a născut în Amarillo, Texas, pe 2 decembrie 1958, și a crescut în Oak Forest, Illinois. Are o diplomă de licență în domeniul geofizicii la Colorado School of Mines și a făcut prospecțiuni geofizice în Indonezia, a fost constructor de acoperișuri în Chicago, portar în Beverly Hills și scriitor tehnic în Rochester, New York. Din 1997 ține un curs de scriere creativă la Universitatea Syracuse. A scris douăsprezece cărți, printre care se numără volumele de proză scurtă CivilWarLand in Bad Decline (1996; volum de debut), Pastoralia (2000), In Persuasion Nation (2006) și Zece Decembrie (Tenth of December, 2013), finalist la National Book Award și câștigător al Folio Prize 2014 pentru cea mai bună operă de ficțiune în limba engleză, cartea pentru copii The Very Persistent Gappers of Fri (2000) și romanul Lincoln între vieți (Lincoln in the Bardo, 2017), pentru care a câștigat Man Booker Prize în 2017. Este beneficiarul burselor MacArthur și Guggenheim și a fost recompensat cu National Magazine Award for Fiction (de patru ori), World Fantasy Award for Best Short Story, PEN / Malamu Award for Excellence in the Short Story și The Story Prize. Publică regulat proză scurtă în The New Yorker încă din 1992.

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Pages 608
Language Rum
Publisher Trei
Published January 12, 2021
ISBN 222828011
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Sarah Cruz
Sarah Cruz May 04, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. Quite impressive overall.
Mark Carter
Mark Carter December 08, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Ashley Evans
Ashley Evans September 28, 2024
A highly sophisticated read. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A very distinguished novel.
Steven Flores
Steven Flores March 12, 2025
A very strong entry. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A solid 4 stars from me.
Jessica Jones
Jessica Jones September 10, 2025
Masterpiece from start to finish. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
George Thompson
George Thompson December 22, 2024
Such a rich narrative. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Michael Wilson
Michael Wilson September 10, 2025
A highly sophisticated read. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Margaret Wright
Margaret Wright March 19, 2024
I find myself somewhat conflicted. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes.
Michelle Anderson
Michelle Anderson June 28, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An effortless 5 stars.
Robert  Davis
Robert Davis November 05, 2024
A very strong entry. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. Quite impressive overall.
Nancy Turner
Nancy Turner June 28, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem.
George Green
George Green July 17, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. Worth every moment spent reading.
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