{"product_id":"the-palace-thief-paperback","title":"The Palace Thief - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEthan Canin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Extraordinary for its craft and emotional effect . . .  Ethan Canin is] a writer of enormous talent and charm.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Character is destiny,\" wrote Heraclitus-and in this collection of four unforgettable stories, we meet people struggling to understand themselves and the unexpected turns their lives have taken. In \"Accountant,\" a quintessential company man becomes obsessed with the phenomenal success of a reckless childhood friend. \"Batorsag and Szerelem\" tells the story of a boy's fascination with the mysterious life and invented language of his brother, a math prodigy. In \"City of Broken Hearts,\" a divorced father tries to fathom the patterns of modern relationships. And in \"The Palace Thief,\" a history teacher at an exclusive boarding school reflects on the vicissitudes of a lifetime connection with a student scoundrel. A remarkable achievement by one of America's finest writers, this brilliant volume reveals the moments of insight that illuminate everyday lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Captivating . . . a heartening tribute to the form . . . an exquisite performance.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Sunday Globe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A model of wit, wisdom, and empathy. Chekhov would have appreciated its frank renderings and quirky ironies.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEthan Canin \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of seven books, including the story collections \u003ci\u003eEmperor of the Air \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Palace Thief\u003c\/i\u003e and the novels \u003ci\u003eFor Kings and Planets, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eCarry Me Across the Water, America America, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eA Doubter's Almanac. \u003c\/i\u003eHe is on the faculty of the Iowa Writers' Workshop and divides his time between Iowa and northern Michigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.52 x 8.01 x 5.22 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 08, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42696799911999,"sku":"9780812976175","price":21.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/8c73392d07d668dc70b7c9241887fc5a.webp?v=1765007332","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-palace-thief-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}