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The Living End

by Stanley Elkin

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A quintessential Elkin protagonist, Mr. Ellerbee — until he is senselessly killed during a liquor-store holdup — is a good husband, a good boss, and an overall good sport who cares greatly about his fellow human beings. After a whirlwind tour of the afterlife, Ellerbee finds himself in Hell for a litany of minor offenses, including taking the Lord's name in vain, keeping his store open on the Sabbath, and thinking that Heaven looks like a theme park. And so begins Elkin's hilarious, imaginative vision of life after death.

About the Author

Elkin is a two-time recipient of the National Book Critics Circle Award, and is widely regarded as one of the most important writers of the contemporary period.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780380728978
Author:
Elkin, Stanley
Publisher:
Quill
Subject:
General
Subject:
Literary
Subject:
Murder
Subject:
Action & Adventure
Subject:
Novels and novellas
Subject:
American fiction (fictional works by one author)
Subject:
Fantasy - Contemporary
Subject:
Hell
Subject:
Murder - Minnesota - Minneapolis
Publication Date:
December 1996
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
133
Dimensions:
8.24x5.06x.45 in. .38 lbs.

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