| Edition |
First edition. |
| Physical Description |
205 pages ; 22 cm |
| Summary |
In these nine essays, Richard Russo provides insight into his life as a writer, teacher, friend, and reader. From a commencement speech he gave at Colby College, to the story of how an oddly placed toilet made him reevaluate the purpose of humor in art and life, to a comprehensive analysis of Mark Twain's value, to his harrowing journey accompanying a dear friend as she pursued gender-reassignment surgery, The Destiny Thief reflects the broad interests and experiences of one of America's most beloved authors. |
| Contents |
The destiny thief -- The gravestone and the commode -- Getting good -- Address to the graduates of Colby College -- The pickwick papers -- Imagining Jenny -- What frogs think: a defense of omniscience -- Mark Twain's nonfiction -- The boss in Bulgaria. |
| Note |
Maine author. Richard Russo lives in Portland. |
| Subject |
Creative writing.
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Authorship.
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Essays -- Writing.
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Essays.
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| Alternate Title |
Essays. Selections
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