The Stories of Paul Bowles

This definitive collection showcases Paul Bowles’s masterful artistry in short fiction, featuring tales that are austere, witty, violent, and sensuous, moving with the inevitability of myth. Celebrated by literary giants like Norman Mailer and Gore Vidal, Bowles’s writing is noted for its pure language, poise, and authority. With stories ranging from “The Delicate Prey” to “Too Far from Home,” this anthology highlights the depth and complexity of Bowles's narrative voice.