The Largesse of the Sea Maiden
National Book Critics Circle Award (Fiction) · 2018 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Book Critics Circle Award (Fiction)Fiction | 2018 | Shortlist |
About This Book
Denis Johnson's final story collection, published posthumously, returns to the themes of his career—addiction, mortality, redemption, and the strangeness of American life. NBCC Fiction finalist 2018.
About the Author
Denis JohnsonAmerican
Denis Johnson (1949–2017) was an American novelist, poet, and playwright. Born in Munich, Germany, to a US diplomatic official, he grew up in various places including Washington D.C., Tokyo, and Manila, before settling in the United States. He studied at the University of Iowa and struggled with addiction in his youth, experiences that directly informed his most celebrated work. Read more →
