The Art of Living: & Other Stories

by John Gardner

Overview

An inspired book of short stories that explores the profound relationship between life and art

While mourning the loss of his son in the Vietnam War, an Italian chef reflects on the importance of art for future generations. An American boy retreats inward after he kills his younger brother in a farming accident, finding solace in classical music and a friendship with his teacher. Placing the artist at the center of his stories, Gardner produces a series of beautiful moments where art must act as a life-affirming force—and creates a collection of poignant narratives as a result.

In The Art of Living, author John Gardner brings his most significant themes to life with stunning eloquence and masterful narration.

This ebook features a new illustrated biography of John Gardner, including original letters, rare photos, and never-before-seen documents from the Gardner family and the University of Rochester Archives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781453203705
Publisher:	Open Road Media
Publication date:	09/21/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	309
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

John Gardner (1933–1982) was born in Batavia, New York. His critically acclaimed books include the novels Grendel, The Sunlight Dialogues, and October Light, for which he received the National Book Critics Circle Award, as well as several works of nonfiction and criticism such as On Becoming a Novelist. He was also a professor of medieval literature and a pioneering creative writing teacher whose students included Raymond Carver and Charles Johnson.

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents
• Nimram
• Redemption
• Stillness
• The Music Lover
• Trumpeter
• The Library Horror
• The Joy of the Just
• Vlemk the Box-Painter
• Come on Back
• The Art of Living
• A Biography of John Gardner