"Character is destiny," wrote Heraclitus- and in this collection of four unforgettable stories, we meet people struggling to understand themselves and the unexpected turns their lives have taken. In "Accountant," a quintessential company man becomes obsessed with the phenomenal success of a reckless childhood friend. "Batorsag and Szerelem" tells the story of a boy's fascination with the mysterious life and invented language of his brother, a math prodigy. In "City of Broken Hearts," a divorced father tries to fathom the patterns of modern relationships. And in "The Palace Thief," a history teacher at an exclusive boarding school reflects on the vicissitudes of a lifetime connection with a student scoundrel. A remarkable achievement by one of America's finest writers, this brilliant volume reveals the moments of insight that illuminate everyday lives.
Title: The Palace Thief
Edition: 1st Edition
ISBN Number: 0679419624
ISBN-13: 9780679419624
Location Published: NY, Random House: 1994
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: As New
Jacket Condition: As New
Inscription: Signed by Author(s)
Type: Book
Categories: Fiction
Seller ID: oo11
