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The Dead Father
The Dead Father
Author: Donald Barthelme
Barthelme encapsulates ideas about the meaning of fathers and fatherhood in this parabolic tale of a son, his wife, and his 'brothers' who drag and tow a gargantuan 'father' to his final resting place. Although 'dead,' the father is quite talkative, and on the long journey he engages his sons on their shortcomings and solidifies his criticisms w...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780140086676
ISBN-10: 0140086676
Publication Date: 5/6/1986
Pages: 192
Edition: Reprint
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Publisher: Penguin
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
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