Slow Learner: Early Stories - 1984 First Edition
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Slow Learner is a 1984 collection of five early short stories by Thomas Pynchon, written between 1959 and 1964, published before his first novel V.. The book is notable for its introduction, where Pynchon offers a rare, candid look at his own development as a writer, reflecting on influences like the Beat Generation and his military service. The stories included are "The Small Rain," "Lowlands," "Entropy," "Under the Rose," and "The Secret Integration," showcasing his evolving style and themes, and are considered a more accessible entry point to his work.
- Publisher: Little Brown & Company
- Year: 1984
- ISBN: 9780316724425
- Condition: Good
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