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The Point, the winner of the 1993 Aga Khan Prize for Fiction, introduces readers to Charles D’Ambrosio as a fresh and striking voice in contemporary American literature. Through six tightly crafted stories, D’Ambrosio examines moments when ordinary lives reach irrevocable turning points and must confront grief, memory and the possibility of forgiveness. Themes of family, cultural legacy and personal hardship intermingle with gentle humor, creating a narrative landscape that is both unsettling and hopeful. The collection’s prose is noted for its clarity and textured honesty, offering insights into loneliness, self‑discovery, and the quiet resilience that often underlies human suffering.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Charles D'Ambrosio
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