The Musical Illusionist: and Other Tales (Hotel St. George)

In the tradition of Borges and Calvino, The Musical Illusionist is an interwoven collection of postmodern folk tales—disappearing manuscripts, neurological anomalies, teleporting bacteria, and an unforgettable composer who manipulates sound to bend perception—that masterfully blends scientific curiosity with magical-realist caprice.Alex Rose has published stories and essays for McSweeney’s, the North American Review, The Providence Journal, the F...

By Alex Rose
Series: Hotel St. George
Paperback: 143 pages
Publisher: Hotel St. George Press (October 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0978910311
ISBN-13: 978-0978910310
Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches
Amazon Rank: 4240919
Format: PDF Text TXT ebook

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I've probably ordered three different copies because I keep giving it away to friends I love it so much. Intelligently and creatively written while still a quick read. Highly recommend checking it out.

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