Glyph - Tapa blanda

""Glyph is an answer-- and an antidote-- to not only what ails the Academy, but what ails a society without the self-knowledge to satirize itself. Percival Everett's infant genius protagonist vaults out of the playpen like Voltaire in flaming diapers-- to dispatch Theory's charlatans, kidnappers and con men in this brilliantly, wildly parodic romp. Deconstruct THIS!!!"--Carol Muske-Dukes
"I think Percival Everett is a genius. I've been a fan since his first novel. He continues to amaze me with each novel-- as if he likes making 90 degree turns to see what's around the corner, and then over the edge. I think he has a following, but not large enough. He's a brilliant writer and so damn smart I envy him."--Terry McMillan


""Glyph" is an answer-- and an antidote-- to not only what ails the Academy, but what ails a society without the self-knowledge to satirize itself. Percival Everett's infant genius protagonist vaults out of the playpen like Voltaire in flaming diapers-- to dispatch Theory's charlatans, kidnappers and con men in this brilliantly, wildly parodic romp. Deconstruct THIS!!!"--Carol Muske-Dukes

"I think Percival Everett is a genius. I've been a fan since his first novel. He continues to amaze me with each novel-- as if he likes making 90 degree turns to see what's around the corner, and then over the edge. I think he has a following, but not large enough. He's a brilliant writer and so damn smart I envy him." --Terry McMillan
"Everett is one of the most gifted and versatile of contemporary writers . . . His work takes hold of us and won't let go." --Alan Cheuse, NPR
"Everett [is] a scandalously under-recognized contemporary master." --"The Wall Street Journal
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"A mischievous and very funny satire on poststructuralist thought and literary 'theory.'" --"The Guardian" (London)

Everett is one of the most gifted and versatile of contemporary writers . . . His work takes hold of us and won't let go. "Alan Cheuse, NPR"

Everett [is] a scandalously under-recognized contemporary master. "The Wall Street Journal"

A mischievous and very funny satire on poststructuralist thought and literary theory.' "The Guardian (London)"" --The Guardian

With this inventive and humorous novel, Percival Everett has created his unlikeliest hero to date. Mute by choice, baby Ralph is able to ponder the worth (not much) of Derrida and Barthes. On discovery of his talents, a host of people are soon eager for a stake in this child prodigy.