The King Is Dead by Walter Tevis Groundswell Speaker 2024 Eurydice and Penelope

Eurydice and Penelope

The world sang in harmony with Nathan Evans

and encouraging guide to help us see

or the sweet intensity of black garlic

shape who we are

The King Is Dead by Walter Tevis Groundswell Speaker 2024 Eurydice and PenelopeWalter Tevis is widely regarded as a master for both his gritty poolhall novels and his brilliant rendering of the world of competitive chess. This long overdue collection establishes Tevis's rightful place as a maestro of the short form, as well. Including previously unpublished stories from journals and magazines, this entertaining collection showcases Tevis's characteristic perceptiveness, empathy, and range. In one story, a man receives a phone