By Nathanael West, Sacvan Bercovitch
ISBN-10: 1883011280
ISBN-13: 9781883011284
The 1st complete, authoritative version of the paintings of America's prince of black humor and social satire contains his so much recognized novels of the thirties, with his poetry, essays, performs, movie scripts, and letters."
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Homer fumbled in his change pocket and dropped several coins on the sidewalk. While the man scrambled for them, he made his escape across the street. The SunGold Market into which he turned was a large, brilliantly lit place. All the fixtures were chromium and the floor and walls were lined with white tile. Colored spotlights played on the showcases and counters, heightening the natural hues of the different foods. The oranges were bathed in red, the lemons in yellow, the fish in pale green, the steaks in rose and the eggs in ivory.
He swallowed it quickly, then poured himself another. "Much obliged," he said with an elaborate bow. " Homer was astonished when he bowed again, did several quick jig steps, then let his derby hat roll down his arm. It tell to the floor. He stooped to retrieve it, straightening up with a jerk as though he had been kicked, then rubbed the scat of his trousers ruefully. Homer understood that this was to amuse, so he laughed. Harry thanked him by bowing again, but something went wrong. The exertion had been too much for him.
Mono's makin' a new Buck Stevens," he said. " Calvin turned and looked up at Earle. " he asked slyly. " Tod understood that this was a joke of some sort because Calvin and Hink chuckled and slapped their thighs loudly while Earle frowned. There was another long silence, then Calvin spoke again. " he asked Earle. But Earle was wary this time and refused to answer. Calvin winked at Tod, slowly and elaborately, contorting one whole side of his face. "That's right, Earle," Hink said. "Your old man's still got some stock.
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