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Holy Fools & Other Stories

By (author): Marianne Ackerman

In the novella, Holy Fools, a man on the verge of suicide answers the doorbell and is arrested for a crime he did not commit. His luck changes when he meets Tolstoy, a Lord and author of long books who is doing time for crimes against shareholders. A dark comedy about the game of life. Two stories complete the collection: Nobody Writes to the Professor and Albert Fine.

AUTHOR

Marianne Ackerman

A long-time Montrealer, Marianne Ackerman has written arts criticism, novels and drama. Her most recent play, Triplex Nervosa, premiered at the Centaur Theatre in 2015, the first of a trilogy called Mile End Days and Nights. Her novels include the best-seller Jump. For a complete list of publications and productions, see www.marianneackerman.com.

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Ackerman is adept at creating a scene, writing keen dialogue and setting up action. ? Zoe Whittall on Piers’ Desire.

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In the novella, Holy Fools, a man on the verge of suicide answers the doorbell and is arrested for a crime he did not commit. His luck changes when he meets Tolstoy, a Lord and author of long books who is doing time for crimes against shareholders. A dark comedy about the game of life. Two stories complete the collection: Nobody Writes to the Professor and Albert Fine.

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Details

Dimensions:

200 Pages
7.97in * 5in * 0.47in
220gr

Published:

September 01, 2014

City of Publication:

Hamilton

Country of Publication:

CA

Publisher:

Guernica Editions

ISBN:

9781771830027

Book Subjects:

FICTION / Literary

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Language:

eng

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