What I Know So Far: Stories

This collection of Gordon Lish's short stories,demonstrates the stinging power and urgency of his,writing and the strength and vitality of the,American short story. Eloquent, sceptical, and,humorous, Lish creates a variety of characters who,ponder the intensity and extremes of life. Of,particular interest is the ""Salinger"" story, ""For,Rupert - with No Promises"" which when first,published in ""Esquire"" was believed to be the work,of Updike or Salinger.