Escape Velocity: A Charles Portis Miscellany

Charles Portis
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Charles Portis, writer of fiction, has here short pieces, essays, memoirs, articles, and the new play Delray's New Moon. Topics cover civil rights, road trips in Baja, and Elvis' s visits to his aging mother. Also tributes by authors such as Donna Tartt and Ron Rosenbaum.
Genres: FictionEssaysShort StoriesHumorJournalismTravelAmerican20th CenturyLiteraturePlays
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